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Traditional remedy or use:
Used to treat dysentery, as a
febrifuge
and as an astringent. Made into
beverages, used for leather tanning, and
to dye cotton. Wood has been used to
make cabinets and as fuel. Leaves were
once used as paper and plates.
Modern remedy or use:
Being studied as a treatment for
diabetes and cancer.
Comments:
Fruit has a taste similar to apple. |
