October 09, 2008

CYCAS REVOLUTA


Plant Name: CYCAS REVOLUTA


English Name: Sago Palm

Local Name: Sago palm

Family: Cycadaceae

Uses:
The leaves are used in the treatment of cancer and hepatoma. The terminal shoot is astringent and diuretic. The seed is emmenagogue, expectorant and tonic. It is used in the treatment of rheumatism. Substances extracted from the seeds are used to inhibit the growth of malignant tumours.

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