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            Palash/ Kimsuka/ Bengal
kino/ Forest Flame tree [Botanical Name: Butea monosperma] is a deciduous,
Sacred tree whose flowers, seeds, bark and gum are used for medicinal purpose.
Palash is found in Mountainous districts of India extending in the North-West
Himalayas, common all over Bengal and southern India and also in Burma.
Palash flowers are used to prepare natural colour which is used to celebrate
Indian Festival Holi and the tree is worshipped as God of Fire! In tribal
areas, women use flowers to adorn themselves. Palash flowers are believed to
have religious value and are used in havan or yagna religious ceremonies. As
per Ayurveda Bengal Kino is Bitter, astringent, cooling in action and helps
to pacify aggravated Pitta & Kapha. Palash Powder when taken regularly
helps to reduce heat in the body, improve urinary bladder functions and
detoxify the blood. Palash supports blood & skin purification when taken with
Cumin water. Palash helps to pacify stomach, pelvis burning sensation &
extra thirst. A decoction of Palash Powder with coriander supports the
removal of uric acids from urine and storage in the joints. Externally –
Palash flower Powder boiled in water & applied as hot poultice helps to
reduce joint inflammation & pain.