GOD'S CROWN (MAHKOTA DEWA)

The Mahkota Dewa Plant that was planted by my former principal in front of the library two years ago has begun to bear fruit.  This plant which originates from Indonesia is valued for its medicinal properties.  Do read the article below about the God's Crown Plant that I wrote in my blog on herbs. 

I would like to introduce a herbal plant called God's Crown or Mahkota Dewa (Macrocarpa phaleria) to you today. I saw it being sold at the Farmer's Market on Saturday morning and pondered whether to buy it. Why? It is because the fruit needs to be processed first before it can be eaten if not there is a possibility of poisoning which might prove to be fatal. However, there is a certain technique to make it safe for traditional medicinal consumption. It is believed that the flesh of the Mahkota Dewa fruit contains the anti-oxidant compounds that fight cancer. This is not recommended for pregnant women.

Mahkota Dewa is often used as a therapeutic healing alternative for an assortment of diseases. Healing time varies depending on the patient's body weight and severity of the ailment. Mahkota Dewa is believed to cure cancer, tumour and other diseases and health ailments such as high blood pressure, impotency, insomnia, influenza, rheumatism, allergies, heart disease, bladder complaints, uric acid and liver problems. However one should consult a herbalist before taking this traditional medicine.

Common names: Mahkota dewa, Buah dewa, Simalatama, Mahkota Raja, God's Crown
Scientific name: Phaleria Macrocarpa
Family: Thymelacea
Source: http://linaherbs.blogspot.com/2010/02/gods-crownmahkota-dewa.html