🪷Ayurveda
Rohitaka
Tecomella undulata
About Rohitaka
Rohitaka (Tecomella undulata) is a herb used in the Ayurveda tradition to help with Liver Support, Anemia, and Skin Health. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, used both internally and topically.
Botanical background
Tecomella undulata is a tree species, locally known as rohida found in Thar Desert regions of India and Pakistan. It is a medium-sized tree that produces quality timber and is the main source of timber amongst the indigenous tree species of desert regions of Shekhawati and Marwar in Rajasthan. The trade name of the tree species is desert teak or Marwar teak.
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist
Parts used
Aerial Parts · bothLeaves · both