Psoralea - Altmeyers Encyclopedia - Department Phytotherapy

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Psoralea, a tropical ornamental plant in the legume family, growing up to 1.2 m tall, with purple to blue flowers. Distribution: South Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Arabia, Iran, China. Active ingredients:psoralen, angelicin, cumestrol, essential oils.

Last updated on: 03.09.2026