Swathi

Swathi

Tamil name: மருத மரம்

English name: Arjun tree

Scientific name: Terminalia arjuna

Family: Combretaceae

    The decoction of bark is used as mouths wash for ulcers and is best antacid. The bark ashes are powerful remedy for snake bites and scorpion bites. The fruit paste is applied topically on wound. The leaf juice is used in earache treatment and the bark paste is used for treating heart ailments. The mixture of bark paste and honey is used to improve the skin complexion. The oral intake of bark helps in controlling high blood pressure. Regular consumption of tree bark with milk can cure all kind of heart disease. Putting few drops of leaf extract in ear can relieve ear pain.