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(Greek) One who offers help to others

Ofelia, Ofilia, Ophelie, Ophelya, Ophilia, Ovalia, Ovelia, Opheliah, Ofeliah, Ophelie

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Ophelia Multiflora

Dalz.

Family: Gentianaceae.

Habitat: From Konkan to Kerala at 1,500-2,000 m.

Ayurvedic: Shailaja, Kiraatatikta (related species).

Action: A substitute for S. chirayita and Gentiana lutea L.

The leaves and flowers contain xan- thone—swartinin, triterpenes, oleano- lic acid and beta-sitosterol. Decussatin is also present in the flowers and root.... ophelia multiflora

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