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Axlewood Tree (Dhawa / Dhava)
Anogeissus latifolia
ଧାଉଡ଼ା (Dhauda)धावड़ा (Dhawada) / धौ (Dhau)Dhava
- Family
- Combretaceae
- Origin
- India & Sri Lanka
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Large deciduous tree with smooth pale whitish-grey bark; alternate elliptic-oblong leaves, small globose yellow-green flower heads, and small winged two-horned dry fruits.
Traditional Uses
Chronic diarrhea, dysentery, diabetes, and bone fractures
Parts Used
Stem bark, gum, leaves
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Kashaya
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Arrests chronic diarrhea, accelerates bone fracture knitting, and relieves bleeding
Precautions
High tannin content; may cause mild constipation in sensitive people
Interesting Facts
Major source of axlewood timber and commercial ghatti gum used in pharmaceutical formulations