Callisia fragrans

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Thought you all might be interested in my wierdest houseplant.
I just got this cutting from a friend and am amazed and excited by what I found out about. Here's the Wikipedia for Callisia fragrans:
It has a rich folkloric reputation as an antiviral and antimicrobial plant. Especially in Eastern Europe, its leaves are used for treatment of various skin diseases, burns and joint disorders.[6] An ethanol leaf extract has been shown to effectively inhibit the infection of Vero cells by HSV-1, HSV-2 and an ACV-resistant strain of the latter, in vitro. The ethanol leaf extract, as opposed to an aquatic extract, was however ineffective against VZV.[6] Though the ethanol leaf extract had a lower selectivity index (toxicity vs. effectiveness) than ACV, it was able to inhibit the HSV-2 mutant, and may be less toxic than ACV. Direct interaction with the viruses and blocking of their access to the host cells seems to be involved.[6]
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  • George King Lucky you and an 'A+' for researching it. The plant is new to me. But will be on the lookout for it .
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    • The Cosmic Salamander, Inc. Honey, we have it all over the place just visualize it 3 times that size growing all over the place under and over everything. I am always pulling it out.
    • George King Wow, I must lookup its 'Materia Medica' and make a useage Blog on it!

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