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Description:

A decoction of the root is used to treat furunculosis and syphilis[348 ]. The oil from the seed is laxative[348 ]. It is used to treat rheumatism, pain and earache. It is used in a preparation for treating furuncles and is also swabbed onto aching feet for fever.

Source: https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Astrocaryum+vulgare

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