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Core Eudicots: Dicotyledons V
Published in Donald H. Les, Aquatic Dicotyledons of North America, 2017
Economic importance: food: The Shuswap considered the flowers of Sium suave to be poisonous, but the roots and tubers were eaten by the Algonquin, Bella Coola, Carrier, Cree, Interior Salish, Okanagan-Colville, Quebec, Shuswap, Thompson, Wet’suwet’en, and Woodlands communities. The Klamath and Montana Indian tribes made a relish from the foliage. The plants are eaten in parts of Mexico, where they are known as Berro palmita. The related, Old World skirret (Sium sisarum) is cultivated widely as a root crop. Although Sium suave generally is regarded as nonpoisonous, the roots do contain small quantities of toxic polyacetylenes, and it might be prudent to avoid them as a foodstuff, especially given that it can be confused with the highly toxic Cicuta; medicinal: The roots of Sium suave were used by the Iroquois to prepare a poultice for treating pain and in a compound decoction used to alleviate epilepsy. The Lakota administered the roots for stomach ailments; cultivation:Sium suave is planted occasionally as a water garden ornamental; misc. products: Toy whistles were made from the stems of Sium suave by Lakota children; weeds: none; nonindigenous species: none
Toward an approach for moisture estimation during hot air drying of neem leaves (Azadirachta indica) using pulsed phase thermography
Published in Drying Technology, 2023
A. Fragoso-Mandujano, M. Perez-Patricio, J. L. Camas-Anzueto, E. Simá-Moo, H. D. Vazquez-Delgado, N. A. Morales-Navarro
The fruits, seeds, leaves, and neem (Azadirachta indica) derivatives have long been used in traditional medicine. Many neem extract preparations are effective against skin diseases, septic injuries, and infected burns. The leaves applied in poultices are recommended for boils, abscesses, and dermatitis. Moreover, there are indications that neem could be used much more widely in the future. These promising applications include antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, hypertensive, and antiulcer treatments.[1]