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General description(Size, commonly seen , status of availability etc.)

Elaeocarpus serratus, is a tropical medium to large tree, with a large spreading crown, reaching 15 to 60m in height. It has a disjunctive distribution, with the species occurring in India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, China, Myanmar, Malaysia. The fruit is commonly eaten, and people also use the plant for folk-medicinal purposes. 

Medicinal properties

Elaeocarpus serratus is a tropical fruit tree with many medicinal uses. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, including diarrhea, rheumatism, and arthritis. The leaves, fruits, and bark of the tree are used in traditional medicine. The leaves are used as an antidote to poison. Studies have shown that the plant has anti-microbial and anti-diabetic properties.

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