Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.12-05-2020

Malabar chestnut

Plant

English

Malabar chestnut, Guiana-chestnut, Large-fruited provision tree, Money tree, Provision tree, Saba nut, Water chestnut, Wild cocoa

Latin

Pachira aquatica Aublet, Pachira macrocarpa (Schltdl. & Cham.) Walp., Pachira aquatica, Bombax aquatica (Aublet) Schumann, Pachira macrocarpa WALP.

Plantparts

foliage, Unspecified

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Alexiteric, Antidote, Antidotes, Constipation, Costive, Costiveness, Cutaneous conditions, dermatological, dermatological complaints, Dermatosis, Dyschezia, Dyssynergic defaecation, Poison Antidote, skin disease, skin diseases, skin disorders, skin problems in general

Other uses

deters insects, Insecticidal, Insecticide, Insectifuge, Insect repellent, repels insects

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical use in Brazil, Phytomedical use in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana)

Ingredients

 ascorbic acid, ash, Beta-Sitosterol, Calcium, Carbohydrates, fat, Fibres, iron, linoleic acid, Niacin, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, phosphorus, potassium, protein, sodium, Stearic acid, tannin, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, water, Β-Carotene

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn6337

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