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Tendu Tree (Coromandel Ebony / Tinduka)

Diospyros melanoxylon

କେନ୍ଦୁ (Kendu)तेंदू (Tendu) / बीड़ी पत्ताTinduka
Family
Ebenaceae
Origin
Indian subcontinent
Plant Type
Tree
Habitat
Outdoor

About the Plant

Medium-to-large deciduous tree with black bark; alternate coriaceous elliptic-oblong dark-green leaves, small creamy-white unisexual flowers, and edible yellow-orange globose drupes.

Traditional Uses

Diarrhea, internal bleeding, and urinary calculi

Parts Used

Stem bark, fruit, leaves

Ayurvedic Properties

  • Rasa: Kashaya, Tikta
  • Guna: Guru, Ruksha
  • Virya: Sheeta
  • Vipaka: Katu

Health Benefits

  • Controls chronic diarrhea, relieves bleeding piles, and treats skin infections

Precautions

Leaves and unripe fruits contain high tannins; eat ripe fruits in moderation

Interesting Facts

Its dried leaves ('Tendu patta') form the multi-million dollar forest industry used for rolling bidis