Common Name : Portia
Botanical Name : Thespesia populena
No. of Trees : 05
Medicinal Benefits
Bark is used to treat skin diseases, dysentery and haemorrhoids, urinary tract disorders, diabetes, uterine disorders, ulcers and wounds, reduces excess body heat and also aids in obesity management.
Leaves are applied to inflamed and swollen joints.
The young fruit secretes a yellow sticky sap used to treat ringworm and other skin diseases.
The heartwood inhibit tumour formation and to have antifungal properties. It is useful in treating pleurisy, cholera, colic and high fevers.