10. Kakuna



Botanical Name:   Canarium zeylanicum

Family:   Burseraceae

Type of the plant:   Tree

Description:   Grow up to 25-30 m in height. Leaves are  10- 12 cm. Leaves are green color.The seed are Large,oval and can be eaten.  Fruit and flowers  can be seen April to September. Fruit are purple black color.

Growing Area:   Rain forest

Medicinal Properties:    Medicinally, the bark of the tree is astringent and antiseptic. A decoction of it is used as a gargle for bleeding and spongy gums.

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