Origin: Native to Malaysia, Ceylon, the Andamans and North Australia.

Pharmacological Activities: Antibacterial and Antifungal

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Origin

Coastal forests of the Andaman Islands.

Action:

Bark—used for dysentery; also used as a constituent of gargles, tooth-powders and lotions for sores and muscular pains.

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2) Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p 472.