Medicinal Plants and Jainism: Tirthankar Sambhavnath

Tirthankar Sambhavanatha
Tree: Sal
Botanical Name: Shorea robusta Gaertn.
Family: Dipterocarpaceae

A large semi-deciduous tree, young shoots buff tomentose. Leaves alternate, glabrous, flowers cream coloured. Resin-Astringent, detergent used in dysentery and for fumigations and plasters. Also given for weak digestion, gonorrhea and as aphrodisiac. Resin contains 62% essential oil.