Description
The evergreen tree used in Ayurveda. The fruits are used in the treatment of dysentery, gastritis, etc. and is said to have anti-inflammatory properties
Indian gamboge is an evergreen tree growing up to 45 feet tall.The tree supplies an edible fruit, oil, and gum. It is a source of gamboge a gum-resin with a wide range of uses that are commonly harvested from several species in this genus and traded internationally.
Bark smooth, dark brown; blaze white. Leaves simple, opposite, decussate; petiole. Flowers are dioecious, male flowers in fascicles, axillary, female flowers larger than male, solitary, axillary. Berry is 3 cm across, 4 seeded. A gum-resin obtained from the plant is used as an ointment. The source of gamboge, a gum-resin that is used in food, medicines.Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
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