What is the sea Holly?

Sea Holly, also known as Holly Mangrove or Holly-Edged acanthus , is a shrub plant with purple or white flowers. His leaves are sharp and prickly, almost reminiscent of barbed leaves of Holly shrubs. The plant belongs to the family acanthus , which comes from parts of India and further through Polynesia and Australia. The genus consists of two types: a. Ilicifolius and a. Ebracteatus .

normally grows along muddy areas near the edges of the tide or banks of the river, it can cover the sea Holly with large areas with its adventurous root system, create thickets or undergrowth in mangroves. The plant can also be found growing under the trees and occasionally also in open areas, although it is preference located in freshwater areas. Holly Mangrove is an interesting plant that says at least with multiple uses. Most mangrove plants exclude excess salt at the roots. On the other hand, no Holly. Instead, his salty sap is issued over the leaves. ThisThe white, crystal fabric is then washed away with rain or wind.

Holly Mangrove provided a number of traditional or folklore uses among certain groups of indigenous people. For example, the plant was believed to protect one from the snake bite or avert evil. Thorny leaves were once used to induce crying in newborns after birth. Parts of the plant also found use in hunting. The plant also provided food and cover some animals.

In addition, SEA Holly has provided its share of healing use. In fact, some even called the "Indian medicinal plant". Both species were used to treat kidney stones by cooking the whole plant and drinking liquid. It was assumed that the leaves made of leaves helped clean and also relieve pain.

leaves of purple flowering species, a. Ilicifolius was commonly used as a treatment of rheumatism. Malays also searched for leaves for healingiva wounds caused by poisoned arrows. Crushed seeds made of white flowering, a. Ebracteatus were used to treat cooking. Both types of marine Holly were employed as hair tonic to avoid baldness.

The bark of both species was also used for healing purposes. Extract was given to treat colds and skin conditions caused by allergic reactions. When the ground into powder form, the bark was often used as an antiseptic for wounds. Today, the Sea Holly plant is studied for the possible properties of the fight against cancer in the liver.