Andira Inermis

Andira Inermis
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Cabbagebark (E); Almendro (CR); Arenillo (P); Carne asado (CR); Cocu (P); Congo (C); Dividive (C); Pilon (P); Quira (P) . The poisonous seeds of this honey tree are anthelmintic, febrifugal, purgative, and vermifugal. The bark is used as a barbasco, narcotic, purgative, and vermifuge. Smoke from the wood is said to be injurious to the eyes. The wood is best suited for heavy construction.

EthnoBotanical Dictionary. 2013.

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  • Andira inermis (W. Wright) Kunth ex DC. — Symbol ANIN Common Name cabbagebark tree Botanical Family Fabaceae …   Scientific plant list

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  • andira — The bark of A. inermis, a leguminous tree of tropical America, used as an emetic, purgative, and anthelmintic. SYN: cabbage tree, worm bark. [West Indian native name] …   Medical dictionary

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