Khirni Bonsai Tree

Khirni Bonsai Tree

Manilkara hexandra or Khirni is a Indian evergreen tree often planted as an ornamental for its fragrant white flowers that yield a perfume; source of very heavy hardwood used for railroad ties. In olden time, the very hard timber was used for making lances.

Medicinal Use of Khirni:

• The leaves are applied to the head in the form of a poultice for severe colds
• Oil from the seeds is used for sores, scabies, wounds, and rheumatism
• The root of this herb is often used as an antidote for snake poison
• The dried flowers are used for bleeding hemorrhoids and dysentery with mucus
• Fresh flowers are also prescribed for excessive thirst, excessive perspiration, cough, and for indigestion.