The ‘sarakkondrai’ tree located near the BSNL Cell phone tower and Wallajapet Bond registration office is known as a divine medical remedy for all kinds of physical ailments!
The tree full of charming yello flowers is a feast for the eyes in the dry & scorching summer.
With most of the leaves falling and the trees left full of flowers is a feast for the eyes!
There is a traditional belief that if we perform prayer on the New Moon Day (Amavasai) it will protect us from nature’s bad elements.
The berries of this tree are just like drumstick, around 2’ long. The paste made from the tree’s leaves is a good cure for skin problems.
A paste made out of the bark & leaves of the tree is a good remedy if applied on eczema , impetigo affected areas.
If a concoction is made from the roots of the tree boiled in water, it will kill intestinal worms and cure constipation.
It is also a good remedy for pains in the joints.
The oils of the seeds of this tree offer body strength.
The sticks of the tree can be used for washing our teeth which strengthens the gums.
Hence, there is no wonder that this tree is known as ‘an all purpose medficine’!
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