PALMYRA PALM CHECKS GASTRIC AILMENTS

BORASSUS FLABELLIFER LINN

​The Palmyra palm is a tall tree and grows to about 20 metres in height with a straight trunk. It is popularly known as the primary source of toddy, which is used as a beverage in tropical Asia.

Medicinal use:

• To restore consciousness.
• To expel worms from the body.
• Promotes flow of urine.
• Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the urethra, and in respiratory ailments.
• Checks gastric ailments.
• Stops bleeding from external wounds.
• Diabetes, gangrenous and painless ulcers, boils and other skin problems.
• Antidote for poisoning.

How to use:

• The decoction of the root is used to restore normal physiological activities, expel worms from the body, promote flow of urine and check respiratory ailments.
• The juice extracted from the leaves relieves gastric ailments.
• The bloom that is produced on the base of the leaves is used for the clotting of blood in external wounds.
• The juice from the flowering stalks is given in case of diabetes.
• Mixed with boiled rice, the juice mentioned above forms a good base poultice. After fermentation, it is placed on gangrenous and painless ulcers, boils and over other skin problems.
• The sugar of the palm is used as an antidote for poisoning. It is also given in case of chronic inflammation.

Parts used:
The roots, leaves and the flowering stalk.

​Dose:
Normal.