Medicinal Plant Virtual Tour - SICKLE POD

Dichrostachys cinerea        |        Fabaceae       |       Sickle Pod

Medicinal Properties:

The root bark is used in North Africa as a weak decoction for the treatment of venereal diseases and leprosy. The scraped stem bark is pounded and macerated in cold water, spices, and lime juice are added, and the mixture is given both for dysentery and for worms. An infusion of the root is administered as a postpartum tonic. The fresh leaves are applied externally for the treatment of abscesses and various inflammatory conditions. A hot decoction of the leaves is inhaled to relieve a sore throat. Ethanol extracts of the aerial parts show tumor inhibitory activity in research experiements.

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