Palo Maria has many uses in herbal medicine, such as crushed kernels applied to abdomen for gas pains and indigestion, its oil also used as external application for indigestion and colic. In Hawaii, bark resin is used for ulcers; In Java, used for its diuretic properties; In Fiji, leaves are used as lotion for sore eyes; in Samoa leaves are used for skin inflammations, leg ulcers and wounds; in India leaves are used for migraines, vertigo, ophthalmia. There are existing and continuing studies on its medicinal uses. |
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