Buah Keras (Aleurites moluccana)

what is buah keras(Aleurites moluccane)?

Aleurites moluccane, generally known as candlenut tree or Indian Walnut and among other names.Aleurites moluccane is a native plant to Malaysia,polynesia and the South Sea Island with wide distributation througthout the south and southeast of Brazil and tropics.

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the tree of Aleurites moluccane can grow up to 10m tall.Aleurites is derived from a Greek words meaning "wheaten flour" becouse of the appreance of the under surface of the leaves.the seeds of Aleurites moluccane cannot be eaten raw because its toxic,however if the seed were cooked it can be eaten sparingly as condiment.the part of Aleurites moluccane that has medicinal properties are the kernel and the leaves

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benefits of buah keras(Aleurites moluccane)

stem bark traditionally used for diarrhoea (dysentery) and also typhoid and tumours
screened for many infectious diseases in other countries
decoction of the leaves used in treating coughs, diarrhea, pains in the chest and hernia. Boiled leaves were used for headaches, fever, ulcers, and gonorrhea
fresh sap was used to treat thrush and candidiasis
fruit juice squeezed into the mouths of new born babies
Mehanolic leaves extract at a dose of 300 mg/kg caused significant decrease in body temperature of rats
Oils of use as varnish and scent
Mildly toxic and seed oil has no known toxicity and is a non-irritant
in india oil is used as dressing for ulcers
in indonesia the oil is applied to the hair in order to promote hair growth