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;Common Names | ;Common Names | ||
: | :Sour Gum / Niasai Aim ([[Waejir]]) | ||
;Classification: | ;Classification:Shrub | ||
;Description | ;Description | ||
: | :A small lobe-leaved shrub which produces a gummy sap from cuts in its bark. This pitch-like substance has a sour taste, and aids digestion. It has been reported to help kill parasitic worms, and to cause a flushed appearance to the skin if applied topically. | ||
==Ecology== | ==Ecology== | ||
;Rarity:<!--Rarity by region--> | ;Rarity:Uncommon<!--Rarity by region--> | ||
;Distribution:<!--latitudes, climates, and biome--> | ;Distribution:<!--latitudes, climates, and biome--> | ||
;Life Cycle:<!--Life cycle, depredation--> | ;Life Cycle:<!--Life cycle, depredation--> | ||
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: | :*Digestive - Taken orally the sap of this shrub is a digestive aid. | ||
:*Rubefacient - Applied topically this sap will produce a flush to a patient's skin. | |||
:*Vermicide - The resinous sap of this shrub is a reported to kill parasitic worms. | |||
;Other | ;Other | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:50, 19 August 2020
About
- Common Names
- Sour Gum / Niasai Aim (Waejir)
- Classification
- Shrub
- Description
- A small lobe-leaved shrub which produces a gummy sap from cuts in its bark. This pitch-like substance has a sour taste, and aids digestion. It has been reported to help kill parasitic worms, and to cause a flushed appearance to the skin if applied topically.
Ecology
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Distribution
- Life Cycle
Related Species
Uses
- Cultivation
- Culinary
- Medicinal
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- Digestive - Taken orally the sap of this shrub is a digestive aid.
- Rubefacient - Applied topically this sap will produce a flush to a patient's skin.
- Vermicide - The resinous sap of this shrub is a reported to kill parasitic worms.
- Other
History
- Cultural
- Religious
