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Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Menispermaceae
Genus: Coscinium
Species: Coscinium fenestratum (Gaertin.) Colebr.
Discription
Woody dioecious climber with a smooth bark, large rounded leaves with prominent 5-7 veins. The wood is of bright yellow color and is valued in ayurvedic medicine.
Distribution
Found in open or disturbed areas of lowland rain forests.
Medicinal importance
Dried stems are used for treating diseases of the skin, uterus, urinary system, eyes, gums, kidney, diabetes and wounds. It is also used in the treatment of fever, common colds and tetanus, to overcome body aches and pains, as a blood purifier and for the prevention of tetanus. The active components of the stem of this plant are believed to act on blood circulation system and on the skin.
Propagation
Propagated by seeds and rooted cuttings (But hard to propagate by both means)
Discription
Woody dioecious climber with a smooth bark, large rounded leaves with prominent 5-7 veins. The wood is of bright yellow color and is valued in ayurvedic medicine.
Distribution
Found in open or disturbed areas of lowland rain forests.
Medicinal importance
Dried stems are used for treating diseases of the skin, uterus, urinary system, eyes, gums, kidney, diabetes and wounds. It is also used in the treatment of fever, common colds and tetanus, to overcome body aches and pains, as a blood purifier and for the prevention of tetanus. The active components of the stem of this plant are believed to act on blood circulation system and on the skin.
Propagation
Propagated by seeds and rooted cuttings (But hard to propagate by both means)
