KNOW YOUR ZODIAC TREE

CANCER (JUNE 21- JULY 22)

Tree: Palash

Scientific Name: Butea monosperma

Family: Fabaceae

Local Names: Bastard Teak, Khakharo/ Keshudo, Bengal Kino, Chamatha, Plasu, Flame of the Forest, Muthagai, Kesuor Parrot Tree

The zodiac sign Cancer belongs to the element of water. Palash tree is widely distributed in India, Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, West Himalaya.

Uses of Palash tree

The whole part of the tree useful in different ways. The parts like leaves, bark, resin, seeds, etc., are used for liver disorders, flowers used for eye and skin diseases, leaves juice used for boils, pimples, tumours, haemorrhoids, and orally given juice treat worms’ infestations and piles. Seeds are used for infections caused by roundworms and paste of seed made with lemon juice to treat skin diseases. In Madhya Pradesh, the tribal people mostly use flower paste in the chest to treat asthma. Flowers help to regulate the menstrual flow and facilitate dysuria. Also, the scientists discovered that flower extract from this tree could treat Cancer.

Cancer and Palash tree

The Cancer sign is related to water and the moon. The person has the characters like they hide their sorrows or other strong emotions in their heart. They always have an introverted nature. They feel well comfortable if they are surrounded by their loved ones. They always have difficulty communicating with a new person. But if they get attached, they care more about them. These characters are suitable for Palash because the flowers are so attractive even in the daylight or in the moonlight. They have their beauty and attractiveness like the people under this zodiac sign. Palash is also known as the flame of the forest; this indicates the angry behaviour of a Cancer person.

Other trees related to Cancer: Mahogany, Mango, Apple, Pear, Mangroves, Palasa

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