Mallotus philippensis

Botanical Name – Mallotus philippensis

Common Name – Kamala Dye Tree, Shendri

Distribution

• In India it’s distributed Throughout peninsular region and some parts of Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan

   

Habitat

• Occurs in Semi Evergreen, Moist deciduous, Evergreen, and dry deciduous forests
  
  

Habit

•       Evergreen
• Small tree

   

Specific Properties

•       It is a source of Kamala dye which is used in colouring silk and wool.
• Drought tolerant tree

   

Ecology

·     Bees are the pollinators

·     Bark is much liked by Elephants

Uses

•           It is used as an antioxidant for ghee and vegetable oils
• It’s a very strong laxative and it is very effective remedy to treat    intestinal worms.
• In children, it is used to treat worm infestation. The kampilu powder     with milk, curd and honey is used in children to kill intestinal worms.
• External paste of leaves applied over wounds and ulcers helps to  stimulate the healing process and give relief from pus and discharge from the wounds.
• The powdered fruits, leaves are used to treat skin diseases

   

Propagation

•   Seeds