Botanical Name(s): Butea Monosperma
English Name(s): Forest Fire Tree, Flame of the Forest, Bastard Teak, Butea Gum Tree
Sanskrit Name(s): Palasah Hindi Name(s): Dhak, Palas
Description: It is a sacred tree to Hindus, flowers being used instead of blood in sacrifice rituals to Goddess Kali. Medium sized deciduous tree with bark which exfoliates in irregular pieces containing gum. Flowers are very bright orange red. Fruits contain single seed. The tree is conspicuous when it blooms.
Chemical Constituents: Flowers contain butrin, butein, butin, steroids and flavinoids. Roots contain glycine, glucosides, glucose and aromatic compounds. Oil is present in seeds.
Indications: Inflammatory conditions, Pain, Indigestion, Dysentry, Diarrhea, Dysurea, Fever, Hemorrhages, Poisoning, Worm infestation, Impotence, Menstrual problems, Burning sensation, Oligospermia, Leprosy, Gout, Gonorrhea, Elephantiasis, Night blindness, Cold, Cough etc.
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