Indian Lavender

 

Botanical Name

Guettarda speciosa Linn.

Common Name

Indian Lavender, Panneer (Tamil), Dharu (Sanskrit)

Distribution

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Religious association

The plant is sacred to Lord Shiva and Vishnu.

Uses

The juice extracted from the flower is used to treat vomiting and the leaf paste is applied on pustular swellings. The flowers are used for making garlands and the wood is used for making furniture.

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