[MPWG] Fw: [PCA] NEWS: The Pawpaw: Foraging For America's Forgotten Fruit

[Aruna Weerasooriya]

As in all other Annonaceae species, Asiminia triloba also has acetogenins. Acetogenins have potent cyto-toxicities against lung, breast and colon carcinoma. 
Best,
Aruna

Aruna D. Weerasooriya PhD, FLS.
Senior Research Scientist & Administrator
Maynard W Quimby Medicinal Plant Garden
National Center for Natural Products Research
The University of Mississippi
300, Intramural Field Road Rm. 105
University, MS 38677

Ph: 662 915 5260 (office); 662 202 5717 (cell); Fax: 662 915 5260
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Subject: [MPWG] Fw: [PCA] NEWS: The Pawpaw: Foraging For America's Forgotten    Fruit

Apologies for cross postings, but the message on paw paw came out over the native plant list and it is medicinal, too - so I thought this listserve would enjoy the story/article below.

Today's pop quiz...can you name any of its many medicinal uses?  My favorite (as a mom) is the lice remedy - I'm not sure it's made anymore though.

Have a good weekend,
Patricia

Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
Botanist, Division of Scientific Authority-US Fish & Wildlife Service
Chair, Medicinal Plant Working Group-Plant Conservation Alliance
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Promoting sustainable use and conservation of our native medicinal plants.
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http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2011/09/29/140894570/the-pawpaw-foraging-for-americas-forgotten-fruit?sc=fb&cc=fp

The Pawpaw: Foraging For America's Forgotten Fruit
by Allison Aubrey

So what the heck is a pawpaw?

Recently, I heard about a secret snack. Kayakers who paddle the waters
near Washington, D.C., told me about a mango-like fruit that grows along
the banks of the Potomac -- a speckled and homely skin that hides a tasty
treat.

See the link above for the full article text, video clip, and listen to
the story.


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