Plant of the Day
Acai Palm
Med Rating: 2/5
Description:
A cold water infusion of the wood in the stem is used as an external wash for a contraceptive[ 348 ]. The sap is styptic. It is used to treat haemorrhages, scorpion bites, and is used in the treatment of wounds and cuts[ 348 ]. A decoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of fevers[ 348 ]. An infusion of whole seedlings is used to treat shot wounds from hunting[ 348 ]. The central bud, or heart, is roasted and applied topically to soothe the pain of scorpion stings;[ 348 ]. The juice from the roasted bud should be drunk at the same time[ 348 ]. Overeating of the heart or pith causes diarrhoea[ 348 ]. The heart is dried, pulverised and then used in a plaster to cicatrize open cuts[ 348 ]. The liquid extracted from the warm heart is patted on an open wound[ 348 ]. The oil from the fruit is used in the treatment of diarrhoea[ 739 ]. A tea made from the roots is used to treat jaundice and to strengthen the blood[ 739 ]. A tea made from the seeds is used to treat fevers[ 739 ]. The fruit is used in a savoury, violet-coloured beverage that is drunk as a refreshant[ 348 ]. Phenols occur in the heart of palm[ 348 ].
Source: https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Euterpe+oleracea
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