Mesua ferrea
Scientific Name: Mesua ferrea
Family: Clusiaceae
Vernacular Name: Na
Distribution: Endemic to Sri Lanka.
Ecology: Moist low country in south west srilanka.
Chemical Compounds:
1,5-dihydroxy-3-methoxyxanthone
1,7-dihydroxy-3-methoxyxanthone
Ayurvedic usage *:
- Piles
- Cracked feet
- Blood diarrohea
- Pruritus
- Eczema
- Worm infections
Parts used in treatment *:
- Flowers
- Flower buds
- Flower Stems
- Roots
- Bark
- Fruits
- Seeds
*source by : http://www.instituteofayurveda.org/plants/project.htm