Traditional uses and Health benefits of Indian Rosewood (Shisham)
In view of the benefits of rosewood leaves, there is a need to spread awareness among people about it.
The size of the rosewood tree can range from medium to large and this tree is found in India. Its scientific name is Dalbergia Sissoo, which belongs to the Fabaceae family.
It has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, amino acid, flavonoid, phenolic compound, digestive, oestrogenic, thermogenic, and anti-diabetic properties.
Actually, rosewood leaves are used as a herb in Ayurveda. The sticky substance coming out of rosewood leaves is used in the treatment of many diseases. Along with this, the oil extracted from the tree is used as a painkiller, antidepressant, aseptic, aphrodisiac, antibacterial, insecticide and energizing, etc.
Other Names of Sheesham
In India, the rosewood tree is known by many names such as-
- Scientific name – Aniba roseandor
- Hindi– shisham, sisam, shiso shisav
- English– Indian rosewood
- Sanskrit – Shashampa, Pippala, Yugapattika, Pichhila
- Gujarati– Sissom, and Sis
- Telugu – Sinsupa
- Tamil – Gette and Mukkogette
- Bengali – Shisu
- Punjabi – Nelkar
- Malayalam – Iruvil
- Marathi – Sisu, and Sisav
- Russian: Dal’bergiia sissoo
- Swedish: Shesham
- Thai: Du-khaek, Pradu-khaek
- Oriya: Padimi, Sisu
Medicinal uses of Shisham Parts
Sheesham tree (rosewood) is used in Ayurveda for the treatment of many diseases. Its wood and bark have abortive, anthelmintic, antipyretic, aphrodisiac, expectorant, and cooling properties. In addition to being used to treat wounds and gonorrhea.
Actually, rosewood leaves are used as a herb in Ayurveda. The sticky substance coming out of rosewood leaves is used in the treatment of many diseases. Along with this, the oil extracted from the tree is used as a painkiller, antidepressant, aseptic, aphrodisiac, antibacterial, insecticide and energizing, etc.
Health benefits of Indian Rosewood (Shisham)
The benefits of rosewood prove to be very beneficial in keeping the body healthy. A sticky substance comes out from the leaves of rosewood, which is used in the treatment of many diseases. Let us know the benefits of rosewood leaves, root, bark, flower, and pod:
Stomach irritation
You must have experienced your stomach irritation at one time or another, but if there is a Rosewood (Shisham) tree around you, then next time you will not face this problem. In a scientific study, it has been observed that peepal leaves have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, which can cure various types of pain and inflammation.
Leprosy treatment
In leprosy, bathing with the sap of rosewood wood gives sufficient benefit, or the person concerned should boil some fresh wood in water and cool it and take bath with that water. For this reason, after boiling 500 grams of fresh wood in water for some time, the filter that water and take bath with it.
Treat Menorrhagia
Excessive bleeding in women during menstruation is called Menorrhagia. For the prevention of this disease, dissolve some rosewood leaves in clean water during the night. Separating the leaves from the water in the morning and drinking this water, is beneficial in Menorrhagia.
To purify the blood
The benefits of rosewood can help you to purify your blood. In Ayurveda, rosewood leaves are used to remove impurities from the blood, and to cure skin diseases. Anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties are found in peepal leaves and on the basis of scientific research, it was also told that drinking the extract of rosewood leaves can purify the blood.
Reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s
You can also reduce your neuro problem by using rosewood oil. With its use, the problem of neuro is gradually reduced. Not only this, but if you massage regularly with this oil, it reduces Alzheimer’s, memory power, and brain problems.
Reduce stress
The use of rosewood oil reduces the level of the stress hormone cortisol present in the blood. The use of rosewood oil makes your muscles feel relaxed, which reduces the stress level.
Eye redness treatment
If the eye has become red due to the fall of the insect moth, then its treatment is possible with rosewood leaves. Sheesham is also very beneficial in eye pain. Clean the soft leaves of rosewood and tie its pulp on the eyes at night while sleeping. This will give relief to both redness and pain of the eyes.
Cure diabetic
Drinking decoction of rosewood bark is beneficial in gonorrhea diseases. For this, make a decoction by boiling 50 grams of bark in 2 glasses of water till it becomes half.
Side Effects of Rosewood
The Rosewood leaves can make you vomit due to excessive consumption.
The amount of fiber is found in Rosewood leaf and its use in indeterminate amounts can cause gas, pain and cramps in the stomach.
Along with this, those whose skin is sensitive, they should also avoid using it. If you are having any problems with its use, contact your doctor immediately.
Conclusion
In Ayurveda,various parts of Shisham tree are used for treating eyepain, breastswelling, painfulurination, gynaecological disorder bleedingdisorders.
A paste of leaves mixed with sweet oil is useful in skin cleansing such as scraping and braiding. Herbs are always safe. They can negatively affect the body in certain situations.
