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Scientific name                                : Pterocarpus santalinus L.f.

Family                                               : FABACEAE/LEGUMINOSAE

Malayalam Name                            : Rakthachandanam, Chenchandanam

Flowering & Fruiting                       : September-January

Medicinal use:

                          Heart wood paste is used along with turmeric for curing acne and pimples,heartwood paste is used for reducing pigmentation on skin

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