Daemonorops draco L.
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Description: funded by Rob Gordon: Daemonorops draco L., Dragons Blood Drops, U.S.A., FCurrent Determination: Daemonorops draco L.Family: ArecaceaeCoordinates: 41.85 -87.6501Description: 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 BotanyEMu IRN: 49749OccurenceID: dc01ad78-5b14-4ca4-a764-090bf5b1fa71
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