Indian Lavender
In Religion and Mythology​
The plant is sacred to Lord Shiva and Vishnu.
The juice extracted from the flower is used to treat vomiting and the leaf paste is applied on pustular swellings. The flowers are used for making garlands and the wood is used for making furniture.
Botanical Name: Guettarda speciosa Linn.
Common Name: Indian Lavender, Panneer (Tamil), Dharu (Sanskrit)
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