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Palmyra palm is a tall tree and grows to about 20 metres in height with a straight trunk. It is popularly known as the primary source of toddy, which is used as a beverage in tropical Asia.
Medicinal Use of Palmyra Palm:
- To restore consciousness.
- To expel worms from the body.
- Promotes flow of urine.
- Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the urethra, and in respiratory ailments.
- Checks gastric ailments.
- Stops bleeding from external wounds.
- Diabetes, gangrenous and painless ulcers, boils and other skin problems.
- Antidote for poisoning.
How to Use the Palmyra Palm:
- The decoction of the root is used to restore normal physiological activities, expel worms from the body, promote flow of urine and check respiratory ailments.
- The juice extracted from the leaves relieves gastric ailments.
- The bloom that is produced on the base of the leaves is used for the clotting of blood in external wounds.
- The juice from the flowering stalks is given in case of diabetes.
- Mixed with boiled rice, the juice mentioned above forms a good base poultice. After fermentation, it is placed on gangrenous and painless ulcers, boils and over other skin problems.
- The sugar of the palm is used as an antidote for poisoning. It is also given in case of chronic inflammation.
Parts used:
The roots, leaves and the flowering stalk.
Dose:
Normal.
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