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Scientific name : Delonix regia (Hook.) Raf
Family : FABACEAE/LEGUMINOSAE (Subfam.: Caesalpinioideae)
Malayalam Name : Alasippoomaram, Poomaram
Flowering & Fruiting : February-July
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Medicinal use:
Gulmohar is well known for its beautiful flowers. But it also has some medicinal properties like Anti-diabetic activity, Anti-bacterial activity, Anti-diarrheal property, Hepatoprotective/Cytotoxic property, Anti-microbial activity, Anti-Inflammatory activity.Decotion of bark provide you relief from several stomach-related problems. Grind the flowers to make a powder,take about 2-4 grams of the powder and add honey to it take it forcuring menstrual cramps.