An evergreen tree growing to 45m. Branchlets gray or yellow-gray, ca. 1 mm in diam. Seed cones ovoid, 1.5-2.5 × 1.2-1.6 cm. Seed scales pentagonal-ovate, subsquare, or suborbicular.
In the treatment of kidney or bladder problems, and also makes a good enema for treating diarrhoea (inner bark or twigs); as a gargle or mouthwash for mouth and throat problems or externally to wash sores and ulcers (bark)
Health Remedies 
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