English Name: Bastard Peak
Hindi Name: Dhak, Tesu
Sanskrit Name: Kimsuka, Raktapuspaka
Latin Name: Butea monosperma Kuntze Pennell
A middle sized deciduous tree with brilliant orange-red flowers found in almost all parts of country. Seeds are used in Ayurveda for various formulations.
Application
Flowers of the Bastard Peak have been used in ancient India in beauty care and to maintain complexion and suppleness of skin. Seeds have been employed in the treatment of worm infestations. Experimental studies suggest that administration of seeds in roundworm infestations is an effective approach.
Chemical composition
Flowers contain flavanoid glucosides- butrin, isobutrin, coreopsin, isocoreopsin and sulfurein, fatty acid like palmitic, oleic, linoleic, linolenic, and steaic acids; palastrin, palasomine etc.
Effect on dosha
Seeds pacify kapha & vata and flowers pacify pitta & kapha.
