Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Kaatu elumichai [Atlantia monophylla]

               
         
It’s a beautiful grey rounded tree with buttressed trunk stand ancient looking as they do in the sacred groves through out tamil nadu .In some temple forests mthis tree is worshipped as well as the deity .With their Dark green Shiny foliage they are one of the Key stone specie sof the southern coastal forests.
Medicinal uses :
Essential oil is Extracted from the fruits is applied externally in cases of Chronic rheumatism and the leaf oilhas anti fungus and bacterial properties. Traditional healers use a decoction prepared from the roots or leaves as an antiseptic for itching and skin complaints. The mature fruits when salted and pickled make a great addition to Tamil Cuisine.This Particular Species is Conserved and Propagated in ECO HERBS SUGANDHAVANAM NURSERY.

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