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Monday, May 20, 2013

Bombu (Symplocos cochinchinensis )



Scientific name- Symplocos cochinchinensis
English name-

Tamil name-Kambli-vetti
Sanskirt name-Lodhra

















Twigs of this plant is used as `toothbrushes' in rural Sri Lanka, in the same way as `Karanda' twigs.
 medicinal uses It is claimed to be an anti-diabetic tonic. `kashaya" made of its bark is used for inflammation, asthma, cough, ulcers, skin diseases, arthritis, leucorrhoea, diarrhea, and skin discoloration. Antibacterial activity of the plant extract has also been reported

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