Powder-puff tree
Medicinal Plants of the Climatron®
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Powder-puff tree
Barringtonia racemosa
Lecythidaceae, the brazil nut family
Native to the Old World tropics |
Most parts of this plant are used medicinally. Different groups use it to treat many diseases, including malaria, high blood pressure, cough, diarrhea, chicken pox, and cancer. It contains compounds that inhibit cancer and relieve pain. Some people eat the leaves and seeds as food, even though the seeds can also be used as fish poison.
Powder-puff tree needs lots of water! It often lives near mangroves, which you can see elsewhere in the Climatron.
Disclaimer: This information is intended as an introduction to medicinal plants of the Missouri Botanical Garden. It is for educational purposes only. The Missouri Botanical Garden makes no claims to the medicinal effects of these plants. In fact, plants may be harmful or even deadly if taken for the wrong conditions, used in excessive amounts, or combined with other drugs. Consult your doctor about your health conditions and the use of plant-based remedies.
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