Big Red Bead Tree

(Red Bead Tree)
Sanskrit: रक्तकम्बल • Botanical: Adenanthera pavonina Linn.

Raktakambal (Adenanthera pavonina Linn., Fam. Leguminosae/Mimosaceae) — also known as Badi Gumchi. A large tree found in Western and Southern India. Its bright red seeds are used as weights by jewelers. The bark and seeds are used medicinally as an emetic and tonic. Book reference: Karpuradi Varga.

Ayurvedic Properties

Also Known As
English: Red Bead Tree
Sanskrit: रक्तकम्बल
Hindi: बड़ी गुमची

What is Big Red Bead Tree (Raktakambal / रक्तकम्बल)?

Raktakambal (Adenanthera pavonina Linn., Fam. Leguminosae/Mimosaceae) — also known as Badi Gumchi. A large tree found in Western and Southern India. Its bright red seeds are used as weights by jewelers. The bark and seeds are used medicinally as an emetic and tonic. Book reference: Karpuradi Varga.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1

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