5 Fascinating Health Benefits of Palash flowers

Palash (Butea monosperma), commonly called ‘Flame of the forest’ or ‘flame tree’ due to its red-coloured flowers is a powerful herb in Ayurveda. This plant is native to India and is found all over India. Ayurveda not only signifies the fascinating health benefits of Palash flower but also the auspicious nature of it. The Ayurvedic book Chakra Samhita says that the Palash tree, especially Palash flowers is very auspicious and is used on several good occasions.

Palash flower in Ayurveda:

Although the root, seed, leaves, and flowers of the Palash tree have medicinal properties, Palash flowers are the ones that are widely used in Ayurveda. According to Ayurveda, Palash flower balances Vata and Kapha dosha and has hot potency. The chemical constituents of the Palash flower include glucosides, butrin, isobutrin, and glucosides. It has anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, diuretic, analgesic, antitumour, and astringent properties. The Palash flowers are also used as a tonic and nutritive agent in Ayurveda. Here are a few fascinating health benefits of Palash flowers.

Health benefits of Palash flowers

1. Palash for stomach worms

One of the important health benefits of Palash flowers is its ability to treat stomach worms. The anthelmintic activity of the Palash flowers is highly effective in getting rid of worms in the stomach.

2. Palash flower for increased urine production

Palash flower is an excellent diuretic. The juice extracted from the Palash flowers is given to patients who are suffering from bladder inflammation and urinary retention to promote urination.

3. Palash flower for inflammation

Palash flowers are loaded with anti-inflammatory properties that are used for treating inflammation, swelling, and sprain in the body. Applying the paste obtained from the crushed Palash flowers on the affected area promotes faster healing.

4. Palash flower for diabetes

Palash flowers have anti-diabetic properties. The chemical compounds present in the Palash flowers purify the blood and help regulate the high blood sugar. It also minimizes the damage to other parts of the body caused by diabetes.

5. Palash flower for sexual health

Palash flowers have the ability to improve sexual health. The dried Palash flower is a great aphrodisiac. Consuming this with milk regularly increases sexual vigour and stamina in men. 

Palash is an amazing medicinal plant that is found all over India. But the uses and health benefits of the Palash flowers are still unknown to many people. So, it is time that we realize the full potential of the Palash tree and use it for the betterment of our health. 

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