Daemonorops draco L.

Creator(s):
  • Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department
Creator role(s):
  • Creator
  • funded by Rob Gordon: Daemonorops draco L., Dragons Blood Drops, U.S.A., F
    Creator: Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department
    (c) Field Museum of Natural History
    Description: funded by Rob Gordon: Daemonorops draco L., Dragons Blood Drops, U.S.A., F
Current Determination: Daemonorops draco L.
Family: Arecaceae
Coordinates: 41.85 -87.6501

Description: It has been used externally to stop bleeding, promote generation of flesh, and contain ulceration in the treatment of traumatic injuries, non-healing ulcers and hemorrhoids with swelling and pain. It has also been used internally to activate blood circulation, remove blood, stasis, and relieve pain in the treatment of menstrual pain, amenorrhea, postpartum chest congestion and dyspnea.
Catalog Subset: Economic Botany
EMu IRN: 49749
OccurenceID: dc01ad78-5b14-4ca4-a764-090bf5b1fa71

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