Punna (Calophyllum inophyllum) Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants

March 23rd, 2007 | admin

Punna (Calophyllum inophyllum) is an evergreen tree with smooth leaves and thick foliage. During flowering season, it produces small white flowers with few pink stripes. The flowers are fragrant. The fruits are spherical and sometimes a plaything for children, because of its resemblance to the shape and size of playing marbles. The fruit has a fleshy outer covering, inside which is a tough shell that protects the single large seed.

The tree can tolerate almost all kinds of weather conditions.

Oil extracted from the seeds has different medicinal uses. It is anti-inflammatory and has pain relieving properties. It is used in the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis. It also has use in treating different diseases affecting skin.

Carophyllum inophyllum belongs to the family Clusiaceae.