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Scientific name                                : Calophyllum inophyllum L.

Family                                               : CLUSIACEAE/GUTTIFERAE

Malayalam Name                            : Pinna, Punna, Surampunna

Flowering season                            : December-January

Medicinal use:

                         Gum extracted from the bark is used to treat wounds, the seed oil is used against psoriasis, leaf soak in water for 5-6 hours; and water is used to wash eyes for sore eyes

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