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Siris Tree (Lebbeck Tree / Shirisha)

Albizia lebbeck

ଶିରୀଷ (Shirisa)शिरीष (Shirish)Shirisha
Family
Fabaceae
Origin
Indomalaya & Northern Australia
Plant Type
Tree
Habitat
Outdoor

About the Plant

Large deciduous umbrella-shaped tree with smooth greyish bark; bipinnate foliage with oblong-elliptic leaflets, fragrant globose greenish-white tassel heads, and straw-colored flat pods.

Traditional Uses

Allergic rhinitis, asthma, skin urticaria, toxic bites, and lymphadenopathy

Parts Used

Stem bark, seeds, flowers

Ayurvedic Properties

  • Rasa: Kashaya, Tikta, Madhura
  • Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
  • Virya: Anushna
  • Vipaka: Katu

Health Benefits

  • Suppresses histamine release, treats asthma, cures skin allergic hives, and relieves toxic bites

Precautions

Avoid in acute bronchial infections with copious wet sputum; mild sedative at high doses

Interesting Facts

Called 'Shirish' in Sanskrit; revered as the ultimate Vishaghna (anti-poison and anti-allergy) herb