11)Rain tree

Brief Description:

            Rain tree is a large tree which grows over 20 meters high. Its branches are widespread and the leaves are bipinnate and hairy underneath. The flowers are borne in peduncles which are axillary, solitary and pink colored. It looks like a powder puff. The fruit is dark, fleshy and has a sweet bulky mesocrap that attracts rodents and birds.

Medicinal Use:

·        Used for dysentery and diarrhoea.

How to Use:

·        The decoction of the bark and the leaves in infusion are used for dysentery and diarrhoea.

Parts Used:

            The bark and the leaves.

Dose:

            Normal ( see the instructional page)