Diospyros malabarica
South and Southeast Asian persimmon relative used in Ayurvedic and Thai medicine. Unripe fruit astringent — for diarrhea and dysentery. Bark decoction as gargle for oral infections. Fruit pulp used to preserve fishing nets. Contains betulinic acid.
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Iron supplements (tannins).
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Very astringent. GI discomfort from tannins.
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