Description
Varuna - Crataeva nurvala is a famous diuretic Ayurvedic herb.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Sacred Barna Tree, Varun,Garlic pear tree, Caper tree, Three leaf caper, Obtuse Leaf Crateva . |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 25m |
| Flower Colour | greenish-yellow, |
| Bloom Time | April and May |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Sacred Barna Tree care
plant have long tap roots which need to stretch out so the plants prefer well-dug, loose, well-draining soil; in preparing a bed, dig down 2 feet in depth and about 3 feet across to ensure the soil isn, t too compact.
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Sacred Barna Tree special feature
The flowers occur in terminal corymbs, are about 5 centimeters in diameter, greenish-yellow, and the stamens are purplish. The petals are ovate or oblong, with the claw half as long as limb. The fruit is ovoid or rounded, and 3 to 5 centimeters in diameters, with hard and rough rind.
Sacred Barna Tree uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Unverified information It is used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine
- It has anti-inflammatory, diuretic, lithontriptic, demulcent and tonic properties
- Bark yields ceryl alcohol, friedelin, lupeol, betulinic acid and diosgenin
- It is useful in disorders of urinary organs, urinary tract infections, pain and burning micturition, renal and vesical calculi
- A postal stamp was issued by the Indian Postal Department to commemorate this tree
Culinary Use:
- leaves