Barringtonia asiatica
Pacific Island and Southeast Asian coastal tree used in Polynesian and Filipino medicine for cough, skin conditions, and as fish poison. Seed contains saponins used to stun fish. EXTERNAL USE primarily — bark poultice for rheumatism and skin infections.
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Not typically used internally.
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Saponin toxicity if ingested. Topical use safer.
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