Medicinal Properties

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Annona Muricata

Description Annona Muricata, commonly known as soursop, graviola, or custard apple, is a tropical fruit tree that belongs to the Annonaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, the Caribbean, and some parts of Africa, and is widely cultivated in tropical regions around the world. The tree can grow up to 10 meters tall and produces large, heart-shaped…
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Alphitonia Incana

Description Alphitonia Incana, also known as the “Red Ash” or “Leatherwood Ash”, is a species of tree in the family Rhamnaceae. It is native to Australia and Papua New Guinea and can grow up to 20 meters tall. The tree has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown of foliage. The bark is rough and grey-brown in color, with…
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Allanblackia

Description Allanblackia is a tropical rainforest tree that is native to Africa, particularly in Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. The tree is known for its edible oil, which is extracted from its seeds, and its medicinal properties. The oil is rich in essential fatty acids and is used for cooking, as well as in the cosmetic industry…
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Alkanna Orientalis

Description Alkanna orientalis, also known as Oriental bugloss or Alkanet, is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and Western Asia. The plant is recognized for its beautiful blue to purple flowers and is cultivated for its medicinal properties and ornamental value. Alkanna orientalis has a long history of traditional use…
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Aegilops

Description Aegilops is a genus of wild grass, commonly known as goatgrass, native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It belongs to the family of Poaceae, and it is an important source of genetic material for wheat breeding. Aegilops is a diploid or tetraploid, which means it has two or four sets of chromosomes. Aegilops is a valuable grass…
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Acacia Melanoxylon

Description Acacia Melanoxylon, also known as Blackwood or Australian Blackwood, is a medium-sized evergreen tree that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to southeastern Australia, Tasmania, and the islands of King and Flinders in the Bass Strait. The tree can grow up to 30 meters in height and has a spread of 10-15 meters. It has a straight…
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Momordica

Description Momordica is a genus of plants that belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. It is commonly known as the bitter gourd plant, and it is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. The plant is known for its medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as diabetes, fever, and…
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Rhynchosia Precatoria

Description Rhynchosia Precatoria, also known as “espanta-lobos,” is a tropical legume found in South and Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. This plant has been used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties, including as an anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial agent. It can grow up to 3 meters tall and produces yellow flowers that bloom from July to September. Taxonomic…
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Phyllanthus Acidus

Description Phyllanthus Acidus, also known as the Star Gooseberry plant, is a tropical fruit tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It belongs to the family Phyllanthaceae and is commonly grown for its edible fruit and medicinal properties. The tree can grow up to 10-15 meters in height and has a spreading canopy of dense foliage. The fruit is small,…
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Marsdenia Tinctoria

Description Marsdenia Tinctoria, also known as Bintangor, is a plant species that belongs to the family Apocynaceae. This plant is native to the tropical regions of Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is a woody vine that can grow up to 10 meters long. The stem of the plant is slender and cylindrical, while the leaves are simple,…
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