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Tectona grandis L.f.

In this article we will discuss about the tectona grandis :- common name, scientific name, medicinal uses and photos.

Common name

Name: Tectona grandis L.f.
Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
Synonyms: Jatus grandis, Tectona theca, Theka grandis

Teak stem bark, butea monosperma and syzigium cumini is taken pounded it with water and taken twice in a day to cure gynecological diseases.
The wood is considered as laxative, a sedative for the uterus, good for piles, dysentery and leucoderma.
Flowers are used for bronchitis, nausea and urinary tract problems
The Leaves decoction used for cold, piles and dysentery.
A decoction of the fresh or deied leaves is used for menstrual problems and haemorrhage, as well as gargle for sore throats
A plaster made from the powdered wood is used internally to get rid of interstinal prasites, a paste made with water is used on swollen eyelids and also for acute dermatitis and other skin irritation.
Flowers and seeds are used as diuretic, while oils from seeds is used to stimulate hair growth and soothe irritated skin, etc.
Fresh seed extract is taken orally twise in a day to remove gynecological disorder.
Roots are used forurinary tract problems

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