Penghawar Djambi
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Penghawar Djambi consists of the dry hairs and partial scales from the trunks of various tree ferns of the genus Cibotium growing in East India, China, and Japan. Highly hygroscopic, these hairs were historically used as a hemostatic agent and continue to find occasional experimental use for stopping bleeding in animals, as well as serving as a packing material in South America.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
PENGHAWAR DJAMBI, Pili Cibotii, dry hairs and partly scales from the trunks of tree ferns of various species of Cibotium, growing in East India, China, and Japan. The hairs are very hygroscopic and swell strongly upon absorbing liquid. Penghawar Djambi has been used since ancient times as a hemostatic agent. In some places, especially in experimental research, it is still used today to stop bleeding in animals. In industry, Penghawar Djambi is used, particularly in South America, as a stuffing material.
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“Penghawar Djambi.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/penghawar-djambi/