akasya (monkey pod)

Folkloric

· In the Philippines, a decoction of the inner bark or fresh cambium and leaves is used to treat diarrhea.

· Acute bacillary dysentery, enteritis, diarrhea: use 15 to 30 gms dried material in decoction.

· Also for colds, sore throat, headache.

· A decoction of the inner bark or fresh cambium and leaves is used to treat diarrhea.

· Anaphylactic dermatitis, eczema, skin pruritus: use decoction of fresh material and apply as external wash.

· Latex used as gum arabic for gluing.

· Seeds chewed for sore throat; inner bark decoction and fresh leaves used for colds and diarrhea.

· In Pakistan infusion of leaves used as laxative. Decoction of inner bark used for diarrhea, colds, and intestinal ailments.

· In Jamaica leaf infusion used for treating blood pressure.

· In Tropical Africa seeds are chewed for treating gum and throat inflammations.

· In Venezuela rain tree is a traditional remedy for colds, diarrhea, headache, intestinal ailments and stomach ache.

· Root decoction used in hot baths for stomach cancer.

· In the West Indies, the leaf infusion is used as a laxative and seeds chewed for sore throat.

· The alcoholic extract of leaves used for tuberculosis.

· In Columbia, the fruit decoction is used as a sedative

 

source: stuart xchange.

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