Traditional Herbs from Volkameria inermis

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Take enough sea gambier leaves, wash them until clean.
Crush them into a paste.
Apply the leaf paste\u00a0on the itchy skin.

What is Volkameria inermis Looks like??

Parts of Volkameria inermis that could be used

Leaves
Fruits

Volkameria inermis Distribution

Widely distributed throughout India, South and Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. In India this plant is used as a hedge plant. This plant is often planted on beaches to control erosion. It has a fragrant aroma that can be used as perfume. Apart from that, this plant has medicinal benefits that are used in Ayurvedic medicine, such as being used in the treatment of urinary disorders and heart problems.
Agroecology of Volkameria inermis
Sea gambier grows mainly in open coastal areas, namely along the coast, in mangrove forests, along tidal rivers, but also along rivers and in swamps further inland to a height of 100 m. Usually it grows easily in sandy soil, but also in clay soil, dry/dry soil, damp soil, waterlogged soil (water drainage), well-drained soil, salty soil, fertile clay soil. Requires full sun or partial shade.
Morphology of Volkameria inermis

Stems are erect or climbing/liana which can reach a length of 13 m. The branches are slender while the nodes are not annulated.
Leaves\u00a0ovate, oblong-ovate or oval-ovate, 4 to 8 cm long, \u00a0wide 2 to 5 cm, shiny, smooth, whole and pointed at the tip.
Flowers\u00a0perflora (cyme) usually consists of three flowers, located in the axils of the leaves. The petals are green, narrow funnel-shaped, and equipped with 5 very short teeth. The corolla is about 3 centimeters long and consists of thin white tubes that spread out, purple lobes about 7 long millimeters. The stamens are elongated, and purple.
The fruit is oval, about 1.5 cm long, and divides into 4 petals in the fruit about 1 cm in diameter.

Cultivation of Volkameria inermis
Sea resin can reproduce by seeds and stem cuttings.

Volkameria inermis, more details :

Chemical Content of Volkameria inermis
Phytochemical studies revealed the presence of flavonoids, sterols, flavones, triterpenes, diterpenes, quinones, neolignans, fragrant stearoptin with an apple-like smell, pentadecanoic acid-ß-D-glucoside, acetin and apigenin, new diterpenoids clerodane, cleroindermin, apigenin. cardiac glycosides, anthraquinones, phenolic saponins, tannins, iridoids, steroids, carbohydrates, fixed oils, essential oils, and lignin.
Benefits of Volkameria inermis
Fever-reducing medication, liniment for rheumatism, intermittent fever, swelling to prevent pus, scrofulous and venereal diseases, elephantiasis, asthma, topical burns, buboes, mania and itching, increase appetite, dysentery medication, treat hypertension, cough , skin rashes, boils, to treat umbilical cord infections and cleanse the uterus, treatment of urinary and heart disorders, edema, muscle pain, skin diseases, beriberi, antidote for fish/seafood poison, crab, for better vision clear.
Simplisia of Volkameria inermis

Prepare enough fresh sea gambier leaves, wash thoroughly with running water then drain.
Dry in the sun or in an oven at a temperature\u00a040\u00b0C until the water content\u00a010%.
Choose using a blender until it becomes powder .
Store in a clean, airtight container.

Another Facts for Volkameria inermis :

Synonym of Volkameria inermis
Clerodendrum buxifolium (Willd.) Spreng., Clerodendrum capsulare Blanco, Clerodendrum commersonii (Poir.) Spreng.
Habitus of Volkameria inermis
Bush. Erect or climbing shrub, annual, 1-4 m high or 13 m when climbing
Habitat of Volkameria inermis