A deciduous tree can grow to about 25 ft. in height. Leaves alternate, elliptic to ovate, 6-14 cm long, 3-7 cm wide, entire or sometimes with two rounded lobes. Lamina dark glossy green above, paler and slightly pubescent beneath, especially on nerves. Apex acute to acuminate. Small yellowish-green flowers in rounded heads about 1 cm across in June.
To treat sore or weak eyes (wood infusion); for malaria, debility and menorrhagia (inner bark, wood); to eliminate blood stasis and stimulate the circulation in cancer of the alimentary system, blood and lungs (plant)
Health Remedies 
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