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Similar Skimmia laureola, Skimmia reevesiana, Orixa, Erythrochiton, Skimmia | ||
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Skimmia anquetilia is a species of shrub that is cultivated for its decorative fruits and bright pink flowers. It is grown mainly in gardens. It can tolerate frost. Several cultivars were created from this species. It is native to the Himalayas. It has been hybridized with. Skimmia japonica to make Skimmia × confusa. Recent report on Skimmia anquetilia shows that; leaves of Skimmia anquetilia are rich of antioxidants and can be use as antioxidant supplement. leaves of Skimmia anquetilia made with turmeric,is used fortreatment of swellings, rheumatism and therapy. Powder of its bark is used for the healing of burns and wounds. Its leaves are also used for the treatment of headache and smallpox as well as for freshness.
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