Embelia tsjeriam-cottam (Roemer & Schultes) A. DC.
Botanical Name
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Embelia tsjeriam-cottam (Roemer & Schultes) A. DC.
Synonym(s)
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Embelia robusta C.B. Clarke (1882) non Roxb.
Family
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Myrsinaceae
General Info
Description
A small shrub 1-2 m tall. Leaves elliptical to obovate-elliptical, 6-9 cm x 3.5-5 cm, membranous, base rounded to shortly cuneate, apex shortly acuminate, petiole 8-12 mm long. Inflorescence an axillary, cylindrical raceme, 3-6 cm long; flowers 5-merous, anthers acuminate or mucronate.
Herb Effects
Taeniafuge, antispasmodic and carminative (dried fruits).
Used to treat toothache (bark of root); also prescribed in treating carbuncles, cholera, diarrhea, gravel, neuralgia, pleurisy, pneumonia, slow-pulse and skin sores.
Health Remedies 
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