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Indian Coral Tree (Mandar / Paribhadra)
Erythrina variegata
ପାଳଧୁଆ (Paladhua) / ମନ୍ଦାରपरिभद्र (Paribhadra) / मंदारParibhadra
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Origin
- Tropical Asia & Pacific
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Medium deciduous prickly tree with greenish-white bark and conical black spines; trifoliate leaves with broad rhombic leaflets, and spectacular bright scarlet pea flowers in racemes.
Traditional Uses
Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, arthritis, and worm infestation
Parts Used
Stem bark, leaves, flowers
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Katu
- Guna: Laghu, Snigdha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Cures amenorrhea, relieves joint arthritis, and expels worms
Precautions
Avoid during pregnancy due to emmenagogue properties; safe postpartum
Interesting Facts
Features spectacular coral-red blossoms and trifoliate leaves; sacred in Pacific island cultures