Palash Tree

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*Botanical name-Butea monosperma

*Local name – Dhak, Palas, Palash, Flame of The Forest, Bastard Teak, Parrot Tree

*Family -Fabaceae.

Medicinal used – Anti-diarrheal (stem bark)

Anthelmintic (seeds)

Anti-diabetic

Anti-stress

Anti-Implantation flowers

Hepatoprotective flower

Antifungal

Aperient (seeds)

Anti-helminthic (seeds)

Astringent (leaves)

Tonic (leaves)

Appetizer, aphrodisiac, laxative, anthelmintic (Bark)

Astringent to the bowels (Gum)

Astringent to the bowels (flowers) 

Wounds and ulcers

Externally Butea bark is applied to the affected area.

Diarrhea and Dysentery

Gum of the tree is used.

Skin disorders

The flowers are soaked in water. This water is used for bathing purpose.

Leucorrhoea

The leaf decoction is used.

Sore Throat

The leaf is boiled in water and used as a mouthwash to relieve a sore throat.

Leucorrhoea

The leaf decoction is used to wash the genital parts.

Leucorrhoea, female sterility and premature ejaculation

Majoon-e-Supari Pak can be taken.

Hair lice

Apply the leaf juice on the scalp.

 

Acidity

A poultice made from cooked lukewarm flowers is tied over the abdomen.

 

Pimples

The bark is used as a poultice for pimples.

 

Fungal infection, herpes

Palash seeds powder (1 teaspoon) is mixed with lemon juice (1 teaspoon) on applied topically.

 

Joint pain

Take the resin powder with milk.

Environment  benefits-  Reinforcing -

SoilTrees are one of the best partners when it comes to agriculture. They act positively in several ways: they reduce soil erosion, increase fertility and help soil obtain moisture.

Renewable Energy Source

Providing Shelters for Wildlife

Preventing Water Pollution

Natural Air Conditioning

Purifying Air-  Have you ever felt that feeling of „cleaner air“ in the woods or by the seaside? Well, you were right because it is well known that trees do purify the air.