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Kerala farmers worried over steep decline of tree species known for medicinal values
The Morning Standard
|March 07, 2024
KERALA’S agricultural communities are expressing deep concern over the alarming decline of cycas circinalis, a tree species known for its numerous medicinal values. As these ancient trees teeter on the brink of extinction, farmers are calling for urgent conservation measures.
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Cycas circinalis, commonly known as the Queen Sago Palm or ‘Eenth’ in Malayalam, is a slow-growing cycad native to tropical regions. Revered for its medicinal properties, this tree has been a vital component of traditional medicine for generations. Its leaves, seeds and roots are believed to possess therapeutic qualities that address a wide range of ailments.
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