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This item is from "Some Common Medicinal And Poisonous Plants Used In Ethiopian Folk Medicine" work, by Amare Getahun.
Ximenia americana L.
inkoy (A)
huda (G)
mellau, maleta (T)
aure-mudube, mandraut, mondruk, morod, amirgudud (Som)
oda (GK)
Deciduous shrub or tree up to 7 m. high occurring from sea level up to 2000 meters.
The yellow fruits are eaten in large quantities and act as a vermifuge. The fruits are seen on the open market brought in by nearby farmers. The juice makes a refreshing drink and has an acidic flavor. The boiled fruit, filtered and sweetened with sugar, is often stored for later use. It can then be served during meals by adding water.
The seed of inkoy is poisonous.
Ximenia caffra Sond.
hurranh-addee (Som)
inginkada (Kon)
Description and use same as Ximenia americana L.
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herbs, medical, medicinal, poisonous, plant, folk medicine, ethiopia
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