“From flowers to leaves”—know the traditional uses and specialties of this tree – News Himachali News Himachali

There are thousands of trees and plants around us which are used in manufacturing medicines. Such plants are given great importance in Ayurveda. Often when we talk about herbs, Tulsi, Giloy or Ashwagandha are talked about the most.

But there are many such plants which do not get much importance. One of these is Palash (Tesu) plant. On which very beautiful flowers grow in summer. Generally people also call these flowers as Tesu flowers. These flowers are considered very beneficial for our health. In Ayurveda also these flowers are known as a medicinal flower. So let us know from the AYUSH medical officer how these flowers are useful for our health?

Dr. Smita Srivastava (BAMS Lucknow University, Lucknow), Medical Officer in-charge of Government AYUSH Hospital, Shivgarh of Rae Bareli district, who has 10 years of experience in the field of AYUSH medicine, said that with the onset of spring, flowers start appearing in the Palash plant. These pink flowers, especially found in the summer season, are very beneficial for our health. Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties are found in Palash, which is used to treat liver, diarrhea and other diseases. Palash plant is beneficial in many diseases including fever, skin diseases, cirrhosis, diabetes, urinary retention, preventing conception and improving eyesight. Apart from this, it is very effective in preventing stomach worms, wound healing and skin diseases as well as many serious diseases that occur in women.

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In case of stomach worms, take Palash i.e. Tesu flower after making its powder, grind its leaves and bark and apply it on the wound. If diabetic patients consume the juice of its leaves, they will get relief from it. Making a paste of its flowers and applying it on the skin relieves the problem of itching and dryness.