Bangladesh:Amorphophallus
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Bish kochu (Khasia - -)
| name | Amorphophallus bulbifer (Roxb.) Blume |
| Local Name | Bish kochu |
| Tribe (Info) | Khasia |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | - |
| Part(s) Used | - |
| Ailment | The leaves are to be powdered and then cooked with duck meat and taken for 2-3 days for rheumatism. |
| Procurement | |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
Jongli ol (Santal - Rajshahi)
| name | Amorphophallus sp. |
| Local Name | Jongli ol |
| Tribe (Info) | Santal |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | Rajshahi |
| Part(s) Used | Tuber |
| Ailment | Badla (khora) disease (mad cow disease?) of cattle. Paste of jongli ol and ginger is fed to cattle. |
| Procurement | |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
Ol (Garo - Tangail)
| name | Amorphophallus campanulatus (Roxb.) Bl. ex Decne. |
| Local Name | Ol |
| Tribe (Info) | Garo |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | Tangail |
| Part(s) Used | Rhizome |
| Ailment | Rheumatism. The rhizome of the plant is used in rheumatism. It is very effective when mixed with goat’s milk and honey. |
| Procurement | |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
Ol kochu (- - -)
| name | Amorphophallus campanulatus (Roxb.) Bl. ex Decne. |
| Local Name | Ol kochu |
| Tribe (Info) | - |
| Village | - |
| District ( Map) | - |
| Part(s) Used | - |
| Ailment | The root bulb is used to treat piles and facial wounds. |
| Procurement | |
| The information is collected by Prof. Rahmatullah, University of Development Alternative, Bangladesh. | |
