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''Cussonia spicata'' (known as spiked cabbage tree, lowveld cabbage tree or common cabbage tree) is a tree in the Araliaceae family. It occurs naturally in southern Africa and into tropical Africa. It is cultivated as a garden plant and can reach a height of 15 meters. It does not tolerate extreme degrees of frost. It is one of the favorite foods for wild elephants.〔Minute 6-7; April 5 2009 episode)Naked Scientists〕 ==Ethnomedical Uses== It has been used in traditional African medicine and its medicinal properties are being investigated. *A bark decoction is used in the treatment of malaria, and indigestion in a similar manner to tonic water *A root decoction is used to treat fever, venereal disease, as well as a diuretic and laxative. *A root bark decoction is used to treat mental illness. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Cussonia spicata」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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