रोहीतक

• Botanical Name: Tecomella undulata (Sm.) Seem.
• Family: Bignoniaceae
• Synonyms: Dadima Pushpa, Lohita, Raktapushpa, Kushalmali
• Vernacular Name: Commonly known as “Desert Teak,” “Rohida,” or “Marwar Teak.”
• Classification: A medium-sized deciduous tree belonging to the Bignoniaceae family.
• Habitat: Native to arid and semi-arid regions of India, particularly Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Punjab. It thrives in sandy and rocky soils.
• Morphology: A small tree with drooping, hairy branches. The leaves are simple, narrowly oblong, and wavy. The flowers are bright orange or yellow, tubular, and grow in clusters. The fruits are flat, slightly curved capsules containing winged seeds.
• Useful Parts: Bark, heartwood, and roots.
• Chemical Composition: Contains tecomin, tecomelloside, undulatoside, lapachol, and β-sitosterol. The heartwood has compounds like tectoquinone and undulatin.
• Pharmacological Action: Known for its anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, and astringent properties. It is used in treating spleen disorders, skin diseases, jaundice, and diabetes.
• Formulation: Used in Ayurvedic preparations like Rohitakarishta and herbal decoctions for spleen and liver health.

Rasa: Katu , Tikta , Kasaya

Guna: Laghu , Ruksha

Virya: ShitaVipaka: Katu