Indian Coral Tree
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Scientific name
Erythrina variegata
English Name
Indian Coral Tree
Malayalam name
മുരിക്ക്
Common name
Tiger Claw
Description
- Habit : Tree
- Habitat : Dry deciduous forests
- Leaves : compound,with three diamond shaped leaflets
- Flowers : bright crimson flowers
- Seeds : reddish brown seeds
How to use
- Digestive tract : Leaf juice mixed with honey is used to expel parasitic worms. It is also used as ear drops for earaches.
- Urination : The fresh juice or cold infusion of the leaves is taken internally once or twice a day.
Uses
Astringent,Anthelmintic,Dysentery
Parts used
Leaves and bark
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
Fresh seeds, and those harvested within 3 - 6 months of maturity, can be sown without any special treatment. Seeds over 6 months old may take between 12 - 18 months to germinate due to their hard seed coat which becomes tougher with age. Soaking them in hot water, or abrading their seed coat, can reduce this time considerably. They may be added to water which has just fallen below boiling point and left in the water as it cools for a minimum of one hour.
