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Screw Pine (Kewra / Ketaki)
Pandanus odorifer
କିଆ (Kia)केवड़ा (Kewra)Ketaki
- Family
- Pandanaceae
- Origin
- Tropical Indomalaya
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Branching dioecious small tree supported by stout aerial stilt roots; long linear spiny-margined drooping sword-like leaves, and intensely fragrant creamy-white male spathes.
Traditional Uses
Rheumatic arthritis, otalgia, headache, and psychiatric agitation
Parts Used
Male inflorescence, fragrant bracts, oil
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Katu, Madhura
- Guna: Laghu, Snigdha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Soothes mental agitation, relieves earache, and treats rheumatoid arthritis
Precautions
Safe aromatic flower extract; excessive concentrated oil can cause contact headache
Interesting Facts
Kewra water distilled from the male spathes is an indispensable flavoring in royal Mughlai biryani