What is the use of Simarouba?
Overview. Simaruba is a plant that grows in the Caribbean islands and in the northern parts of South America. The bark is used as medicine. Simaruba is used for diarrhea, stomach upset, malaria, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use. While anticancer properties of Simarouba glauca (SG, commonly known as Paradise tree) are well documented in ancient literature, the underlying mechanisms leading to cancer cell death begin to emerge very recently. The leaves of SG have been used as potential source of anticancer agents in traditional medicine.Simarouba glauca belongs to family Simarubaceae, commonly known as “The paradise Tree” (or) “King of oil seed Tree”. This plant is also known for its medicinal properties. The leaf and bark of Simarouba glauca contain Glaucarubin a chemical useful in curing amoebiasis, diarrhea and resistance against malaria.
What is the Indian name for Simarouba?
Simarouba glauca belonging to the family of Simaroubaceae and is commonly known as The Paradise tree, Laxmitaru tree (Common name) or Sorgamaram (Siddha Name). It has a long history of herbal medicine in many countries. KD Laskhmi Taru Leaves, english name is Paradise tree. Common names: Simarouba, oil tree,paradise tree or aceituno. The specialty of this wonder tree is that it requires very less water and it can be planted at sea level and even at 1500 mts above sea level. It can be planted in any kind of soil.