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标题：Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora): Livestock Grazing, Its Toxicity and Management
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作者：William, Kainaat ; Jafri, Laila
期刊名称：Journal of Bioresource Management
印刷版ISSN：2309-3854
出版年度：2015
卷号：2
期号：2
页码：7
出版社：Wright State University
摘要：Prospis juliflora is an invasive tree native to Northern South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It has been used as a folk remedy for catarrh, cold, diarrhea, dysentery, excrescences, flu, hoarseness, inflammation, measles, sore throat, and in the healing of wounds. Its antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal, antitumor, and anthelminitic activities are also reported and it contain phytochemicals such as flavonols, alkaloids, tannins, ellagic acid, glycosides, steroids, and various phenolic compounds. It is reported to be used as feed for cattle worldwide. Low intake of this plant doesn’t affect the health of cattle but excessive intake is harmful and can cause nervous breakdown, weight loss, imbalance in nutrient levels, etc. and in severe cases it can be fatal. Therefore, it should be used as feed in limited amounts.
关键词：Prosopis sp.; Mesquite; Biological Activities; Neuronal Damage; Invasive Plant Species of Pakistan