Myrtaceae Syzygium malaccense (L.) Merr. & Perry
Malaysian Apple
Hawaiian - Drug, Pediatric Aid
Use documented by:
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 31
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Syzygium malaccense (L.) Merr. & Perry
Scientific name: Syzygium malaccense (L.) Merr. & Perry
USDA symbol: SYMA2 (
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Common names: Malaysian Apple
Family: Myrtaceae
Family (APG): Myrtaceae
Native American Tribe: Hawaiian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Pediatric Aid
Notes: Bark & other plants pounded, squeezed & the resulting liquid given to children for general debility.
RECRD: 8111 id: 39269