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Accession Data:

Azima tetracantha Lam.

  • Common Name: Bee Sting Bush
  • Family: Salvadoraceae Lindley

  • Country of Origin: central, eastern and southern Africa
  • Habitat: hot, dry riverine scrub

  • Description: 3m shrub, well armed with angled thorns, greenish yellow fl Su, fleshy fruit.
  • Uses: Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, bronchitis, cough, asthma, and is a good expectorant. It is also used in diabetes, diarrhea and arthritis.1
    Useful part: Whole plant.

    Antioxidant, Antispasmodic, Promotes the secretion of sputum by the air passages, used to treat coughs. Strengthens the liver and protects it from damage. It aids in the digestive system with stomach discomfort and as a kidney tonic.The leaves are also used as a stimulant.

    Traditionally in Siddha medicine, the bark of Azima is used in proportion with other barks to create a remedy for infertility and reproductive strengthening. The plant is also used to heal snake bites.

    • IMPORTANT NOTE: Plant Uses are for informational purposes only. EEB Greenhouses assume no responsibility for adverse effects from the use of any plants referred to on this site. Always seek advice from a professional before using any plant medicinally.
  • Culture: Sow seed spring
  • USDA Zone: 10

Accession Data:

  • Accession # 199900270
  • Source: Silverhill
  • Recorded Vouchers:
    1. Voucher CONN00225893 at George Safford Torrey Herbarium (CONN). Specimen collected 9 FEB 2018. Herbarium Image
  • Accession Date: 09-09-1999
  • Bench: 2113 - MED:Fynbos E
    • Currently: active - healthy
    • Qty: 2 confirmed on 03-02-2023

Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: eurosid II
  • Order: Brassicales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Salvadoraceae
  • SubFamily:
  • Tribe:
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References (internal):

  • Medicinal Plants - Ayurveda Medicine
  • Plants with Vouchers deposited in CONN
  • Medicinal Plants - Respiratory System
  • Medicinal Plants - Musculoskeletal System
  • Medicinal Plants - Reproductive System
  • Medicinal Plants - Immune System
  • Medicinal Plants - Digestive System
  • Medicinal Plants - Circulatory System
  • Medicinal Plants - Traditional African Medicine
  • EEB Greenhouse Holdings native to: Burundi / Rwanda / Zaire / Somalia / Kenya / Tanzania / Uganda / Angola / Malawi / Mozambique / Zambia / Zimbabwe / Namibia / Comoros / Mauritius / Madagascar / Reunion / Rodrigues / Seychelles

References (external):

  1. Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants - defunct link - Last attempted access on Thursday, February 01, 2018.
  2. The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Last accessed on Friday, March 09, 2018.
  3. Anupama Kundali (Azima tetracantha) Information, Classification and Medicinal Uses. Last accessed on Friday, March 09, 2018.
  4. Azima tetracantha at ARS-GRIN. Last accessed on Friday, March 09, 2018.
  5. Azima tetracantha at PROTA4U. Last accessed on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.

data regenerated on Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:39:04 -0500 [bcm v4.0]

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Current Accessions in the Salvadoraceae

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