SCREW TREE
Item: SCREW TREE
Botanical name: Pandanus amaryllifolius
Arabic name: shajara
The Screw Tree (Holarrhena antidysenterica) is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine for centuries. Its bark and seeds are used to treat various health conditions. Here are some industrial uses of the Screw Tree:
- Pharmaceuticals: Used in the production of medicines for dysentery, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal issues.
- Food and Beverage: Used as a flavoring agent and ingredient in functional foods and beverages.
- Nutritional Supplements: Used in dietary supplements for its potential health benefits.
- Cosmetics: Used in skincare products for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
- Aromatherapy: Used in aromatherapy for its potential health benefits.
- Insecticide: Used as a natural insecticide in agriculture.
- Research: Used in scientific research for its potential therapeutic properties.
- In Traditional Medicines: Screw Tree is mainly used in traditional medicines including oriental, Chinese Kampo and Ayurveda medicine more than 1000 years.
The Screw Tree is a valuable plant for its medicinal and industrial uses, and its bark and seeds are highly valued for their therapeutic properties.