Butea monosperma

Common name Kesudo
Botanical Name Butea monosperma
Vernacular name English- Bastard peak
Hindi- Tesu
Gujarati-Kesudo
Sanskrit-Raktapuspaka
Family Fabaceae
Class Dicotyledonae
Parts of plant used Flowers , leaves, seed and gums.
Chemical Constituents Ketotannin and gallic acid
Therapeutic uses Used as tonic astringent, diuretics.

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