Pongamia Pinnata
Scientific Name:
Ongamia Pinnata
Family Name:
“Mountain Fig” / “River-flowing Bean” / “Stinky Kid”
Place of Origin:
India, southeast Asia, southern China, Okinawa, Australia, Taiwan, and the coastal and riverside areas of the Orchid Island.
Introduction:
The oil extracted from its knife-shaped seeds can be used to treat skin diseases. Its slightly poisonous roots can be used as emetic medicine.