Description
- Flowers of Palash (Tesu ke phool) were used in ancient India in beauty care recipes to improve complexion
- The flowers are soaked overnight in water and can also be boiled to obtain a fragrant yellowish - orange colored water.
- Legend says that Lord Krishna used to play Holi with Tesu flowers, and the flowers also have a lot of medicinal properties.
- Tesu blooms during month of March.
- The Flame of the Forest (Butea monosperma), known as Tesu, Palash or Dhak in vernacular languages is the best Organic Color for playing Holi
It is a medicinal tree whose parts are used to cure various clinical disorders.The parts of the herb Butea Monosperma that are used for medicinal purposes are its flowers, its leaves the gum obtained from the plant, its seeds and the oil that can be extracted from the flowers as well as the seeds. Parasa or palash are very bright flowers that are either orange or scarlet in color.
When the tree is in full bloom, the flowers grow in several clusters and the tree's appearance is then such that it looks as if it has been set aflame, hence, the name.
The tree Palash is of medium height and has compound leaves. he leaves of the tree fall off in the winter season and the flowers then bloom in February and March. The flowers grow in huge clusters and on leafless branches.
The fruits that the plant bears are in the shape of flat pods and each fruit contains a single seed within itself.The flowers and leaves of Palash have astringent properties.
It causes the contraction of skin cells and thus helps to control pimples and boils on the skin. It also increases the production of urine due to its diuretic activity. Due to its aphrodisiac properties, it helps improve sexual performanceThe herb Butea Monosperma belongs to the plant family Fabaceae and the order Fabales.
This herb is commonly known as Palas in Hindi. It is also called the flame of the forest due to the bright orange and scarlet colors of its flowers.