Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Gammalu Pterocarpus marsupium


Family: Fabaceae

Properties:
                  - Astringent
                  - Anti-diabetic

Medicinal preparations:

                                    - A poultice prepared from the bark and leaves of the tree is useful in skin                                               diseases
                                    - The inner wood of tree is boiled in Taila/ sesame oil and applied on the scalp                                        or premature hair greying
                                    - The extract of the bark is used as an astringent for gum and is also useful in                                           diarrohea

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