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Pongamia Pinnata

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.