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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Kokoona zeylanica |
| Family name: |
CELASTRACEAE
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| English name: |
Available soon
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| Sinhala name: |
Kokum (කොකුම්)
Wana potu (වනපොතු)
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| Tamil name: |
Available soon
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| Sanskrit name: |
Available soon
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| Conservation status: |
EN - Endangered - NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
A large tree, 20-35 m high. Leaves 3.4-8.4 x 2.4-4.6 cm; petioles 8-10 mm long. Flowers 6-8 mm diameter, dull yellowish-brown. Capsules 10.2 x 2.0 cm, black. Seeds light brown, 6.5-8.0 cm long.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Endemic
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Diabetes mellitus
Snake bites
Swellings
Headaches
Eye diseases
Skin diseases
Acne
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Inner Bark
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Purgative
Pacifies vitiated Pitta and Vatha doshas
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