Details :

Local name: Spotted sterculia, Kavalam, Thondi (തൊണ്ടി)

General description(Size, commonly seen , status of availability etc.)

A small to medium deciduous tree with distinctive simple leaves and woody fruit follicles. Native to tropical Asia and often found in forest margins. 

Medicinal properties

Bark and leaves are aperient and diuretic. Leaves are boiled with water and used to treat rheumatism. They show anti-inflammatory effects in traditional medicine. Seeds and bark often contain mucilaginous compounds used in skin and digestive remedies. 

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