Common Name: |
Cedron |
Botanical Name: |
Simaba cedron syn. Quassia cedron |
Genus: |
Simaba |
Family: |
Simaroubaceae |
Location: |
C America to N Brazil. |
Cultivation: |
Well-drained soil in sun. |
Propagation: |
By seed sown when ripe; by hardwood cuttings at the end of the growing season. |
Harvest: |
Seeds are collected when ripe and powdered for use in infusions. |
Height: |
5-15m (15-50ft) |
Width: |
3-10m (10-30ft) |
Hardiness: |
Min. 15-18°C (59-64°F) |
Parts Used: |
Seeds |
Properties: |
An exceedingly bitter, tonic herb with a coconut-like aroma. It lowers fevers, reduces inflammation, and relaxes spasms. |
Medicinal Uses: |
Internally for malaria or fevers; internally and externally for snakebite. |
Bibliography: |
Encylopedia of Herbs by Deni Brown Copyright ©: 1995, 2001 Dorling Kindersley Limited pp 368-369
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