various purposes, including anti-toxicity, antiinflammatory,
and in the treatment of pneumonia
(Utogapachn, 1976). According to Thai traditional
medicine, a mixture of the root or leaf of T. laurifolia
with water rinsed from rice can be effectively used
as a detoxifying agent. The antidotal activity of T.
laurifolia against insecticides has been confirmed by
scientific research (Tejasen and Thongthapp, 1980).
Nevertheless, reports of its anti-diabetic activity are
still insufficient.