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General Information

Goniothalamus giganteus is a tree that can grow from 10 - 23 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine, source of fibre and insect repellent.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia.

Habitat

Forests[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	15.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

A decoction of the roots is used externally as a treatment for colds, and likewise a steam bath is used in the treatment of fevers[].

A decoction of the leaves is drunk after childbirth[].
The heated leaves may be poulticed on swellings[].

An infusion of the roots is used to treat typhoid fevers[]. Patients prone to fits are subjected to the smoke[].

Other Uses

The smoke produced by burning the root can also be used to repel mosquitos, snakes and other wild animals[].

The bark is used for rough cordage[].

Propagation

Seed -

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