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Rangoon Creeper

Submitted by admin on 6 September 2024
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Scientific name
Quassia indica
English Name
Rangoon Creeper
Malayalam name
കരിഞ്ഞോട്ട , ഞൊട്ട
Common name
Niepa bark tree

Description

  1. Habit : Tree
  2. Habitat : found in forests at low altitudes, within moist deciduous forests and along backwaters
  3. Leaves : Large,oblong and young leaves are pale yellow
  4. Flowers : yellowish
  5. Fruits : large,flat,pear-shaped
How to use
  1. Herbal Teas: Brew Karingotta leaves or bark into a tea to support digestion and overall health.
  2. 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.