hydnocarpus kurzii

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East Indian tree with oily seeds yield chaulmoogra oil used to treat leprosy

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Hydnocarpus kurzii, also known as Chaulmoogra tree, is a tree species in the family Achariaceae. Its native to Southeast Asia and is known for its unusual, dark-striped seeds and its significant medicinal value. The oil extracted from the seeds of this tree has been used for the treatment of leprosy and other skin diseases.