Akschindlium godefroyanum
(Kuntze) H.Ohashi
Fabaceae
Desmodium godefroyanum (Kuntze) Kuntze
Droogmansia godefroyana (Kuntze) Schindl.
Meibomia godefroyana Kuntze
Tadehagi godefroyanum (Kuntze) H.Ohashi
Common Name:
General Information
Droogmansia godefroyana is an erect shrub usually growing 150 - 300cm tall.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
E. Asia - Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam
Habitat
Not known
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Shrub |
| Height | 2.50 m |
| Pollinators | Bees |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Plants can be found in a large range of soils in the wild, ranging from sands to heavy clays[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
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- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
A decoction of the leaves and young shoots is used as a mouthwash for treating dental affections[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- Author
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- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
]. A decoction is employed as an anti-emetic, antimalarial, antidiarrhoea and in the treatment of bloody discharge, both oral and rectal[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].
The root is used to restore a normal menstrual cycle[
1574- Title
- Estrogen-like activities and cytotoxicity effects of Thai herbal medicines as natural ingredients in anti-ageing
- Publication
- J. Med. Plants Res., Vol. 5(31), pp. 6832-6838, 2011
- Author
- Bancha Yingngam, Nuttapun Supaka & Wandee Rungseevijitprapa
- Website
- http://10.5897/JMPR11.1223
- Publisher
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- Year
- 2011
- ISBN
- 1996-0875
- Description
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An ethyl alcohol extract of the root has shown interesting oestrogenic properties. In addition, it has been shown to reduce cell death from oxidation. The plant has potential as an active ingredient in preparations for the treatment of skin-ageing in post-menopausal women[
1574- Title
- Estrogen-like activities and cytotoxicity effects of Thai herbal medicines as natural ingredients in anti-ageing
- Publication
- J. Med. Plants Res., Vol. 5(31), pp. 6832-6838, 2011
- Author
- Bancha Yingngam, Nuttapun Supaka & Wandee Rungseevijitprapa
- Website
- http://10.5897/JMPR11.1223
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2011
- ISBN
- 1996-0875
- Description
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].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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