👀 Dracaena angustifolia

by Sarah on May 26, 2023 in Asparagaceae

Traditional Herbs from Dracaena angustifolia

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Wash thoroughly 3 suji leaves.
Cringe the leaves, add 2 tablespoons of water then squeeze. Add salt to taste.
Drink 3 times a day, 1 tablespoon each

What is Dracaena angustifolia Looks like??

Parts of Dracaena angustifolia that could be used

Leaves
Roots

Dracaena angustifolia Distribution

Suji pandan comes from Africa and South Asia. Widespread to India, Bhutan, southern mainland China, Pacific Islands, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Burma, Philippines, Vietnam and Australia. In Indonesia, it is often found in Java, Sulawesi and Maluku. Generally used for natural food coloring. Often planted as a hedge plant and house plant, as an air purifier in the room.
Agroecology of Dracaena angustifolia
It grows well up to a height of 1,000 m above sea level and likes mountainous areas or near watercourses (wells, small rivers). Suji is often planted in home gardens as a hedge plant. This plant likes moist but well-draining soil in a sunny location.
Morphology of Dracaena angustifolia

Taproot, dirty white.
Stem erect, woody, transversely grooved, dirty white.
Leaves single, alternate, lanceolate with tapering tip, base hugging stem, flat edge, 16-20 cm long, 3- 4 cm, parallel spines, dark green.
Compound flowers, at the ends of branches, form bunches, purplish white.
Fruit round, diameter \u00b1 1 cm, green.
Round seeds, clear white.

Cultivation of Dracaena angustifolia

Propagation is carried out vegetatively (stem cuttings, separation of shoots that emerge from the base of the parent).
Seedlings are planted in planting media to a depth of 5 cm to 10 cm. Compact the area around the seedlings so that they are strong then water them.

Dracaena angustifolia, more details :

Chemical Content of Dracaena angustifolia
Flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins, steroids, saponins (drangustosides A–B and alliospiroside A), alkaloids, diterpene compounds, neophytadiene, phytol, citronellyl acetate.
Benefits of Dracaena angustifolia
Treats dysentery, diarrhea, gonorrhea, relieves menstrual pain, fever, beriberi, shines and fertilizes hair, has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-cancer activity.
Simplisia of Dracaena angustifolia

Pick fresh leaves, wash them thoroughly with running water.
Leaves are cut into pieces and then continue with the drying process. Dry using an oven at 40\u00b0C until dry.
After drying, store in a closed, clean, container. air-tight.

Another Facts for Dracaena angustifolia :

Synonym of Dracaena angustifolia
Cordyline fruticose Göpp., Cordyline rumphii Hook., Dracaena angustifolia var.angustior (Ridl.) Jankalski
Habitus of Dracaena angustifolia
Bush. Annual upright shrub, up to 3 m high
Habitat of Dracaena angustifolia