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Botanical Name: Butea monosperma
Family: Fabaceae
English Name: Flame of the forest
Malayalam Name: Chamatha
Hindi Name: Dhak, Tesu
It is the most important plant for the yagnya according to Vedic literature it's gum is also described in vedic text .Deciduous trees, to10 m high, bole crooked, irregular; bark 5-6 mm thick, grey to greyish-brown; exudation red; branchlets densely tomentose. Leaves trifoliate, alternate; stipules small, lateral, cauducous; rachis 12-20 cm long, stout, pubescent, pulvinate; stipels subulate; petiolule 5-10 mm long, stout, pubescent; lateral leaflets 8.8-13.7 x 5.5-11 cm, broadly oblong-ovate or suborbicular, base oblique, apex obtuse, terminal leaflet 11-15 x 12.5-15 cm, widely rhomboid, base obtuse, apex emarginate, silky pubescent on both sides when young, glabrous above, silky pubescent beneath when mature, margin entire, coriaceous; lateral nerves 4-8 pairs, pinnate, prominent; intercostae scalariform, prominent. Flowers bisexual, 5 cm long, bright red, in terminal or axillary, densely fascicled, racemes; calyx broadly campanulate, teeth 5, deltoid, short, upper 2 connate, velvety; corolla much exserted; petals 5, standard petal 5 x 2.5 cm, lanceolate, clawed, wings falcate 4.5 x 1.5 cm adnate to keel, keel united 4.5 x 3 cm, curved; stamens 9 + 1; vexillary stamens free; anthers uniform; ovary 2.5 cm, inferior, 1-celled, ovules2; style long, incurved, beardless; stigma small. Fruit a pod, 12.5-28 cm long, oblong, the base flat, wing-like and indehiscent, the tip splitting round the apical seed; seed obovate, compressed.
Stem bark, flowers, seeds
1. Boosts immunity Butea monosperma boosts immunity by containing bioactive compounds that enhance the body's defense mechanisms. 2. Reduces inflammation Butea monosperma reduces inflammation by containing bioactive compounds that inhibit pro-inflammatory pathways in the body. Its natural anti-inflammatory properties make it a promising candidate for complementary therapies in managing inflammatory diseases. 3. Supports heart health Butea monosperma supports heart health by helping to regulate blood pressure and improve cardiovascular function. 4. Strengthens bones Butea monosperma strengthens bones by promoting the growth and development of bone tissue through its rich content of bioactive compounds. This makes it a valuable natural remedy for individuals seeking to improve their skeletal health. 5. Improves digestion Butea monosperma improves digestion by stimulating the production of digestive enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract, which enhances the breakdown of food. Incorporating Butea monosperma into the diet can promote a more efficient and comfortable digestive process. 6. Enhances skin health Butea monosperma enhances skin health by providing essential nutrients that support the skin's natural regeneration . 7. Promotes hair growth Butea monosperma promotes hair growth by stimulating the scalp and enhancing blood circulation, which delivers essential nutrients to the hair follicles. 8. Aids weight loss Butea monosperma aids weight loss by promoting metabolic efficiency and reducing fat accumulation. 9. Improves eye health Butea monosperma improves eye health by providing essential nutrients that support vision and prevent eye-related disorders. 10. Cleanses liver Butea monosperma cleanses liver by supporting the detoxification processes within the body.
Antihelmintic Laxative Diuretic Aphrodisiac
Rasa: Katu, Tikta, Kashaya
Guna: Laghu, Snigdha
Virya: Usna
Vipaka: Katu
Dosha Karma: Vatakapha hara
