Semal tree is one of those plants which humans have been using for a long time to earn various kinds of benefits. Humans and animals and birds receive many benefits from this tree. Natural trees that grow naturally around forests and villages also form a source of income.
Semal tree is also called ‘Semar’ by many people in India. Semal red flowers with five petals are much larger in size than normal flowers. The seeds that come out when the fruit is ripe, cotton is produced from those seeds, which are soft and white in color.
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This silk cotton tree is a deciduous tree growing in height, which can grow up to 20-25 meters in length. This tree is straight and cylindrical like a bottle. The stem of an adult seminal tree is about 80 cm in diameter.
The branches of this tree are mostly in the upper part of the tree and the stem is almost free of branches. Its leaves are in groups of 6-7. The flowers of this tree are red in color, from which the development of the fruit of the Semal begins.
Its fruits are initially green in color which turn brown to black on maturity. It is from these fruits that silk cotton is obtained.
Scientific name: Bombax ceiba
Higher classification: Bombax
Rank: Species
Family: Malvaceae
Order: Malvales
Kingdom: Plantae
Benefits of Semal tree
It is a multipurpose tree, it is mainly used for its useful fiber, edible flowers and other parts of this tree. People often do this tree outside their homes to enhance the beauty of the houses.
Semal’s gum benefits for dysentery
Due to its astringent properties, it helps us immensely in troubleshooting problems related to our stomach. Seminal gum has all the qualities of a calming and tonic. You can use it to treat dysentery. Seminal gum is also used in the treatment of hemoptysis, influenza and menorrhagia etc. in pulmonary tuberculosis.
Use of seminal bark beneficial for acne
You can use seminal bark to maintain the beauty of your face and to cure facial pimples and skin blemishes. Remove the thorny part of the stem of the Semal tree and make a paste.
After the paste of seminal bark is ready, you should use it in the affected area. It also treats skin burns along with treating boils and pimples. If Semal’s bark is used regularly on the face, then it can reduce pimples and freckles.
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Semal root beneficial for colds
You can get rid of cold cold by taking a mixture of soft root powder in black pepper and ginger powder. But should be kept in mind that in order to get rid of this problem, you must use a small amount of semal root powder in this mixture, if you use it in more quantity then it can also cause harm to you.
Increase the benefits of seminal root breast milk
For lactating mothers, it is very important to produce sufficient amount of milk. In this case, you can consume semal. This herb is considered beneficial in increasing breast milk.
How to use Semal to increase breast milk
- Clean the bark of Semal root thoroughly.
- After this, dry the root thoroughly and make a powder.
- Now to increase breast milk, consume this powder twice a day.
Benefits of Semal cotton wool
You will be familiar with the cotton obtained from this semal tree. Although this cotton has no specific health benefits, you can use this cotton to make pillows, cushions or sofa mattresses. But you should also keep in mind that cotton wool is soft in nature, so pillows made from this cotton should not be used at night during the winter season. This can increase your risk of a cold.
Disadvantages of Semal tree
It is an Ayurvedic tree which is used in many ways. If we talk about its consumption, then its products like leaf, fruit, flower, root and bark etc. are beneficial. But if they are consumed in large quantities then they can cause some special problems. Excessive use of semal can have following disadvantages:
- If you consume a lot of Semal root powder, it can reduce your sexual ability.
- There may be electrolyte imbalance in your body.
- Excess intake of this can affect the functioning of your metabolic system.
- People with allergies should avoid consuming seminal products.
- If you take any special kind of medicines, contact your doctor before using Semal.
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