Couroupita guianensis Aubl.
Family : Lecythidaceae
Common name : cannonball tree, Nagchampa (Odia), Kailaspati
Location : Konark, Odisha
In India, the tree is considered as a sacred, widely seen in Lord Shiva temples.
Medicinal uses :
✔ Decoction of flower has been used to boost the immune system to fight a number of diseases.
✔ The fragrance of flowers is used for curing asthma.
✔ Juice made from the leaves is used to cure skin diseases
✔ The inside of the fruit can disinfect wounds and young leaves are used in toothache.
Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
Bhubaneswar, Odisha