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Botanical
Name
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Michelia champaca Linn.
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Common Name
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Fragrant
Champaka, Champa (Hindi), Shenbagam (Tamil), Champakah (Sanskrit)
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Distribution
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Throughout India
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Religious
association
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Champaka is held sacred
and offered to Lord Shiva as well as to Lord Krishna. It forms one of the
darts of Kamadeva, the Hindu God of Love.
The flowers are also
associated with Maitreya, the eighth Buddha.
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Uses
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The flowers are used to
treat fever, venereal diseases, headache and eye disorders. The oil
obtained from the flower is used for making incense and perfumes. The wood
is used for making posts, boards and furniture.
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