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Newbouldia laevis

What is Newbouldia laevis used for? A decoction is used in the treatment of coughs, diarrhea and dysentery, while it is also given to children to treat epilepsy and convulsions. A decoction of the bark, combined with chillies is used in the treatment of chest pains. The bark is given in the form of an enema as a treatment for constipation and piles. The plant is widely used in African traditional medicine. Commonly called the fence tree or the African border tree. The roots and leaves are used in treating elephantiasis and convulsion. The roots and stem are used to treat malaria, while the bark and twigs are used to treat pelvic pain in females. The stem bark is used to treat peptic ulcer, otalgia, skin ulcer, epilepsy, hemorrhoids and constipation. The leaves and stem bark are used for treating cough while the leaves are used to treat orchitis (gonococcal).