Plant of the Day
Tonka Bean
Med Rating: 2/5
Description: 
The bark is astringent and febrifuge[ 348 ]. A decoction, combined with the crushed whole plant of Tonina fluviatilis, is used to prepare an infant fortifier[ 348 ]. The fragrant seeds are a rich source of coumarin. They are considered to be antiasthmatic, antispasmodic, cardiotonic and emmenagogue[ 739 ]. A decoction of the seed and sugar is used as a cold remedy[ 348 ]. The seed is mixed with rum to make a tincture that is rubbed on snakebite, contusions and rheumatism[ 348 ]. The seeds have been used in the past to treat whooping cough, but recent research has shown that the aromatic coumarins they contain can have detrimental effects upon the heart and liver, and may also cause cancer[ 238 ]. The oil from the seeds is used to alleviate stomach aches, to treat sores in the mouth, to fortify the scalp and improve hair growth[ 739 ]. It is said to be effective in controlling dysentery[ 348 ]. A cold water infusion of the leaves is used as an ear wash to treat earache[ 348 ]. The leaves are crushed to make a snuff powder[ 348 ]. The seed contains coumarin, which is used in perfume and for flavouring tobacco and whisky[ 348 ]. Bark contains isoflavones and umbelliferone[ 348 ]. The leaves contains salicylic, hydroxycoumaric, coumaric and ferulic acids[ 348 ].
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