Description

The Simsapa tree is mentioned in ancient Buddhist discourses traditionally believed to have been delivered 2,500 years ago. The tree has been identified as either Dalbergia Sissoo, a rosewood tree common to India and southeast Asia, or Amhersita nobilis, another South Asian tree, of the family Caesalpiniaceae. The Simsapa tree is a plant in the Cisalpinaceae family that includes Ashoka. Also known as orchid tree, queen of flowering trees. This plant is the only species in the genus Amherstia. Can grow up to 12 m tall. The flower has a distinct shape with many small petals around the main petal. They are hybrids of orange, yellow and white. The branches of the plant are downward sloping. Flowers in February and March. The leaves are usually green and the shoots are brown. He was born in Myanmar. Hence it is known as the Pride of Burma. This tree is known as the pride of Burma.

Characteristics:

The tree belongs to the family Fabaceae and is known to grow up to a height of 10 metres. The exceptionally beautiful flowers are seen hanging from the long flower stalk, the tip of which is crimson red. The flower has five petals, almost all of them unequal in size. Most of the petals are crimson red but two of them have a yellow hue at the tip. Once withered and on the ground, it gives the look of red confetti. Apart from the flowers, the leaves are also colourful with the young leaves being pink in colour initially and then turn mauve hanging limply from the ends of branches. Soon it shifts to a bright shining green, also gaining strength and firmness.

Medicinal Uses:

Simsapa is used for the treatment of obesity, vitiligo, fever, non healing wounds, ulcers, intestinal parasites etc. It is also used as tooth brush in many countries. It can also be used to treat Worm Infestation, Emaciation, Skin diseases, Urinary Tract Disorders, Ulcers, Blood disorders and Inflammation.