COMMON NAME: Areca palm, Butterfly palm
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Dypsis lutescens
FAMILY: Aracaceae
ORGIN: Madagascar
PROPAGATION: An areca palm can be propagated by division or by growing from seeds.
- Beneficial for medicinal value for treat and cure various diseases /disorders such as Diabetes, GI diseases, ulcer preventive, Heart diseases, CNS disorder (Depression, seizures.
- Leaves are used as a stimulant, an antiseptic, and a breath-freshener.
- Areca Palms also increase the levels of humidity in the air.
- Combined with increased oxygen and toxin-free air, additional humidity helps people with asthma and other respiratory issues breathe a little easier.
- Stroke: According to a preliminary study, stroke survivors who take a solution containing betel nut extract may see an improvement in their speech, strength, and bladder function.