English Name: Siris Tree, Lebbeck Tree
Hindi Name: Sirish, Siris
Sanskrit Name: Shirsha, Sitapuspa, Sukapriya
Latin Name: Albizzia lebbeck (Linn) Benth Pennell
A deciduous erect spreading tree commonly growing at road side throughout India from the plains up to 900 m in Himalaya. Bark of the tree is used for various ailments in Ayurveda.
Application
Use of Shireesha has been extensively recommended to neutralize toxins in the body. It has also been used in the treatment of respiratory afflictions like bronchial asthma. Based on various experimental and clinical observations use of Sirish bark in the form of a herbal tea for asthmatic persons has been recommended. Such usage help to control the frequency and intensity of the asthmatic attacks.
Chemical composition
Bark contains tannins and pseudotannins, friedelin, β-sitosterol, (+) - Catechin. Saponin based on echinocystic acids has been reported from the seeds.
Effect on dosha
Balances thridoshas.
