Gardenia resinifera

Botanical name:  Gardenia resinifera

Common name: Cumbi-gum tree, Dikemali

Distribution: Throughout India

Habitat: Dry deciduous forest and dry scrubland

Habit:

• Small Tree
• Deciduous

Specific properties:

• Fire resistant tree

Uses

• The fruit is edible
• The resin from the leaf buds is edible and possess antiseptic, antioxidant and antibacterial properties
• Plant resin is kept over the tooth or gum affected with dental caries or inflammation
• Resin is used in treatment of fever, skin diseases, constipation, intestinal worms, piles

Propagation

• Seeds