Rangoon Creeper
Scientific name
Quassia indica
English Name
Rangoon Creeper
Malayalam name
കരിഞ്ഞോട്ട , ഞൊട്ട
Common name
Niepa bark tree
Description
- Habit : Tree
- Habitat : found in forests at low altitudes, within moist deciduous forests and along backwaters
- Leaves : Large,oblong and young leaves are pale yellow
- Flowers : yellowish
- Fruits : large,flat,pear-shaped
How to use
- Herbal Teas: Brew Karingotta leaves or bark into a tea to support digestion and overall health.
- Topical Applications: Apply Karingotta-based ointments to treat skin infections and inflammation.
Parts used
Seeds, bark, leaves
Uses
Rheumatism, Inflammations,Antioxidant, Antimicrobial
Propagation & Cultivation
It is propagated through seeds and cuttings.It grows in pine,evergreen and deciduous forests areas, along roads in villages.It is cultivated during rainy season of summer.