Introduction to Palash: (Introduction of Palash)

What is Palash? (Palash kya hai?)

Palash is found all over India. It is being used as a divine medicine from very ancient times. It is found mostly in the plains of India. Its leaves were used to make plates in ancient times. It is a tree whose flowers are used to make colors on Holi. Its flowers are called saffron flowers.

It is used to make natural colours for playing Holi. Due to its beauty, many people use it to enhance the beauty of the courtyard of the house. Also, it has some properties which can be helpful in getting some health benefits.

Do you know that it is used as a herb in Ayurveda? It is such a herb that has the cure for problems from head to toe. If you use it, you get relief from blood disorders, stomach worms, goiter, piles etc.

External appearance (Morphology) (Palash ki akriti)

Its tree is a crooked medium sized leafy tree. The bark of this tree is soft and brown in colour. Old bark is thick and crooked. Its middle leaf is big and both the leaves on the edge are small. These are green in colour and rough. Dona (plate) or leaf plate is made from its leaves. Its flowers are of bright and beautiful orange colour. Flowers bloom after the leaves of this tree are removed. Its pods are big and flat of brown colour. Each pod has red coloured seeds and is flat. Its flowering period is from February to May and fruiting period is from May to June.  

Varieties of Palaash (Species of Palash)

• butea monosperma
• butea superb

Palash common names

Ayurvedic properties of Palash (Palash) Ayurvedic properties)

Dhak/Medicinal benefits and uses of Palash (Palash) its benefits and uses)

In Nosebleed (Palash for blood bile)

• Generally there are many reasons for nose bleeding, it can happen due to excessive heat, excessive cold or as a side effect of any disease. Soak its flowers in cold water overnight, filter it and drink it in the morning after adding some sugar candy, it stops nose bleeding.

in goiter

• If you are suffering from goiter then its medicinal properties help in curing goiter. Rubbing the root of Palaash and applying it on the goiter is beneficial.

In Diabetes (Palash for diabetes)

• Nowadays, the hectic and stressful life has become such that there is no set rule for eating or sleeping, due to which people are becoming victims of diabetes. To get rid of this problem, extract the juice of its roots and soak the wheat grains in that juice for 2 days. After that, grind these grains and make halwa and eat it to get rid of diabetes.

in sexual power

• Consuming the extract of Palaash root twice a day stops involuntary semen discharge and strengthens sexual power.

In digestive problems (Palash for digestion)

• If you have any digestion related problem then you can use it in any way to get rid of the digestion problem.

in purifying the blood

• Palaash flowers are used to remove toxins from the body. Consuming the juice extracted from Palaash flowers purifies the blood.

in bloating of the stomach

• If you have a stomachache, prepare a decoction of Palaash bark and dry ginger or decoction of its leaves. Drinking this twice a day provides relief from flatulence and stomachache.

in stomach worms

• Often children suffer from stomach pain due to worms in the stomach. Consuming Palash helps in killing the worms.

In Diarrhea (Palash for diarrhea)

• Diarrhea can occur due to eating something wrong. To overcome this problem, mix one spoon of goat milk with one spoon of decoction of Palash seeds and take it three times a day after meals, it is beneficial in diarrhea. During this time, only boiled cold goat milk and rice should be taken.

in the wound

• If there is a wound due to an injury then by heating its gum powder on fire and applying it on the wound the wound heals quickly.

In bloody piles (Palash for piles)

• If you have a problem of bleeding piles, then consuming the Panchaga of Palash mixed in lukewarm ghee is beneficial in bleeding piles. By consuming it regularly for a few days, the piles dry up.

In Leprosy (Palash for leprosy)

•  This is very important and useful for people suffering from leprosy. Palaash helps in drying the wounds of leprosy. Applying oil made from Palaash seeds is beneficial in leprosy.

In Ringworm Palaash

• Grinding Dhaak seeds with lemon juice and applying it helps in curing ringworm and itching.

In Urology (Palash for urinary tract disease)

• There are many types of problems in urinary tract disease like- pain or burning sensation while urinating, urination coming intermittently, less urination etc. It proves to be very beneficial in this disease.
• By soaking its flowers in cold water overnight and mixing some sugar candy in it and drinking it in the morning, kidney pain and bleeding with urine stops.
• Powder should be prepared by mixing dried leaves, gum, bark and flowers of Palaash tree. Mixing sugar candy in equal quantity and consuming this powder with milk every morning and evening is beneficial in case of difficulty in urination.

in gonorrhoea Palaash

• If you are suffering from this disease then dry the new leaves of Palaash in the shade, crush them and add jaggery to it. Consuming it in the morning and evening provides relief from diabetes.

Benefits of Palash in swelling of testicles

• Making a poultice of Palaash flowers and tying it below the navel helps in curing bladder related diseases and tying it around the testicles helps in reducing testicular swelling.

Palash is useful in contraceptive

• Medicinal properties of Palaash tree work as a natural contraceptive. Grind Palaash seeds, honey and ghee together and soak cotton in it and make a wick and put it in vagina three hours before pregnancy.

in joint pain Palash (Palash for joints pain)

• If you are very troubled by the pain in your joints, then grind the seeds of Palaash finely, mix it with honey and apply it on the affected area to get relief from joint pain.

in the badgant

• Applying a poultice of Dhaak leaves and making powder of the bark of Palash root and drinking it with milk provides relief in Bandhgant.

in elephant paw Palaash

• Mixing equal quantity of white mustard oil with the juice of Palaash root and drinking two spoons of it in the morning and evening is beneficial in the treatment of elephantiasis.

In Epilepsy (Palash for epilepsy)

• To get rid of this disease, grind the roots of Palaash tree and drop 2-3 drops in the nose, this will stop the epileptic attack.

In inflammation (Palash for swelling)

• Medicinal properties of Palaash help in reducing swelling in any part of your body. Applying paste of Palaash seeds ground in cold water reduces swelling and tying a bundle of Palaash flowers reduces swelling.

in all types of fever Palaash

• If you have any type of fever, like cold fever, cough fever etc., then to get rid of these, make a solution by mixing Palash, Tulsi, Arjak and drumstick and then applying its paste on the head gives relief from fever.

Important parts of Palash)

• Root
• leaf
• Seed
• Flower
• glue
• Bark

Dosages of Palash

• Powder – 2 to 3 grams
• Kwatha- 10 to 40 ml or as per doctor's prescription

Caution (Precautions of Palash)

• Pregnant and breast-feeding women must consult a doctor before consuming it.
• If someone is taking allopathic medicine for any disease, then Palaash Please consult your doctor before using it.