Distribution
The caryota urens is native to India, Sri Lanaka,Malaysia, where it grows in humid
forests,in low-altitude
Plant Description
It presents a solitary trunk tall even more than 20 m, end of about 40 cm,of green
colour covered by a white tomentum with spaced rings traces of the patio less of the
fallen down leaves .the leaves are long and wide more than 3 with conical leaflets ,
jagged vaguely resembling to a fish tail ,after having reached the maximum size and
passed away.
Active constituent of Palmeira Rabo
| Parts Used |
Chemical Constituents |
Uses |
|
Roots
|
Alkaloids
|
Used to make brushes which are used for tooth elements |
| Flowers |
Phenol siphoning taninss
|
Used for gastric ulcer
|
| Barks |
Glycosides,phenolics |
Improve hair growth |
| Peeth |
Serpentine ,steroid
|
Porridge made by pith is given for snake bites
|
Uses
- Edible uses:
- The sap extracted from the inflorescence of the plant is used to make sugar
and alcoholic beverages. A primary product of the plant in rural communities
is the sugar substitute called kitul honey or jaggery obtained from the
juice from the flowers.
- A starch obtained from the stems is used to make sago. Because the outside
stem is very tough, the plant tends to get utilized for its starch mainly in
times of food shortage.
- Medicinal use:
- A porridge prepared from the seed flour is prescribed by local physicians to
treat gastric ulcers, migraine headaches, snake-bite poisoning, and
rheumatic swellings.
- Other uses:
- A very strong, fine, soft, and durable fiber is obtained from the leaf
bases. It is used to make a wide range of products, especially brooms,
brushes, ropes, baskets, etc.
- The mature wood in the outer portion of the stem is strong, heavy, and
durable. The stem yields an inferior timber sometimes used for construction
purposes, especially in traditional buildings, for purposes such as
planking, flooring, rafters, roofing, partitioning, and fencing, and also
for making spears.
- The stem, cut lengthways in half with its center scooped out, is used for
gutters and drains, or to convey water over long distances. Polished stems
are used as monoliths in modern houses.
Prepared by : Zikra
Checked by : Miss nikhat khan
Verified by : Dr. Mahavir Chhajed
