Indian Cork Tree

The Indian Cork Tree grows to a height of 15-25 metres with a straight trunk, the bark of which is grey, rough and corky. The deep green bipinnate  compound leaves form a pyramidal crown. The tree is classified into the plant family Bignoniaceae. The ovate-lanceolate leaflets are 2.5 to 5 cm. long. The cluster of white flowers with long slender corolla tubes have a mild fragrance. The fruits are slender, linear capsules, which are about 30 cm. long. The seeds are compressed, flat and winged.

MEDICINAL USE:
*Controls food poisoning.
*Reduces fever.
* Lung tonic and good bronchodilator.
*Asthma.
HOW TO USE:
*A decoction of the root is given to control food poisoning.
*The same decoction of the root is also used to reduce fever.
*The decoction of the root is also used as a lung tonic and a bronchodilator.
*The dried flowers are smoked as a treatment for asthma.

PARTS USED:
*The roots and a flowers.

DOSE:
As recommended above.

Normal Dosage For:

Adults: 4 or 5 cups a day.
Aged 6 to 9 years: 2 cups a day
Aged 2 to 5 years: 1 cup a day
1 to 2 years: 1/2 cup a day
Below 1 year: 1/4 or less cup a day

A Useful Table for Quick Measurements:
1 tbsp = 5 grams (green herb)
1 dessertspoon = 2 grams (dry herb)
1 teaspoon = 25 drops
1 cup = 16 tbsp

1 litre = 7 or 8 cups