Merbau (pronounced MER-boo), also known as kwila or ipil, is a tropical timber which inhabits mangrove forests. The wood is naturally oily with a high tannin content, making it highly durable and resistant to weathering, decay and termites.Its appearance is a deep reddish brown with occasional flecks of yellow which enhance its visual appeal.he wood is naturally oily with a high tannin content, making it highly durable and resistant to weathering, decay and termites. Its appearance is a deep reddish brown with occasional flecks of yellow which enhance its visual appeal.
Mechanism Of Action. The exact mechanism of action of NORTHERA in the treatment of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension is unknown. NORTHERA is a synthetic amino acid analog that is directly metabolized to norepinephrine by dopadecarboxylase, which is extensively distributed throughout the body.
Human uses: Sargassum seaweeds are eaten by people, and used fish bait in basket traps, animal feed, fertiliser, insect repellent. Various species are used as medicine for ailments ranging from children's fever, cholesterol problems, cleansing the blood, skin ailments.In the tropics, sargassum seaweeds are a significant source of alginates. They are also used as a component in animal feed and liquid plant food or plant biostimulants.arious species are used as medicine for ailments ranging from children's fever, cholesterol problems, cleansing the blood, skin ailments. In the tropics, sargassum seaweeds are a significant source of alginates.