Homalanthus nutans

Homalanthus nutans
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malpighiales
Family:	Euphorbiaceae
Genus:	Homalanthus
Species:	H. nutans
Binomial name
	Homalanthus nutans; (G. Forst.) Guill.

Homalanthus nutans, known locally as the mamala tree, is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae.

Samoan healers use a concoction made from the bark to treat hepatitis. Research has indicated that a chemical from the bark called prostratin has in vitro activity against HIV.[1]

References

Field, M. (2005). "Samoa forest holds secret of future drugs". Pacific Islands Report. Archived from the original on 2 August 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2011.

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[PIReport_25Jan2005-1] Field, M. (2005). "Samoa forest holds secret of future drugs". Pacific Islands Report. Archived from the original on 2 August 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2011.