BUTEA MONOSPERMA

It is called “The Flame Of Forest”

This flower is available only in spring season.

The tree Butea Monosperma was discovered in India

It has many uses in medicinal purposes.

INTERNAL USES:

• Diarrhea- The gum of the tree can be used to relieve Diarrhea when taken in three doses regularly. It is however not suitable for women and children to consume this gum.
• Dysentery- The gum of the plant is also useful in relieving dysentery.
• Intestinal Worms- The seeds of Butea can be ground into a powdered form and this powder can then be consumed to kill worms in the stomach and the intestines.
• Diabetes- The leaves of the tree help reduce blood sugar and relieve Diabetes.
• Sore Throat- The leaves of the tree can be boiled in water and this can be used as a mouthwash to relieve sore throat.

EXTERNAL USES:

• Skin Disorders- For relieving eczema, itching and/ or other skin disorders, the seeds should be ground to a paste and the paste should then be applied to the affected area regularly.
• Leucorrhoea- The leaves are also beneficial in the management of Leucorrhoea. A decoction prepared from them should be used to wash the genital parts regularly to relieve the disease.
• Retention of Urine- The leaves of the plant should be made into a decoction to wash the pubic region regularly with so as to increase the retention of urine.

source :- www.alwaysayurveda.com