Vilamarathu Pattai / Wood Apple Tree Bark (Raw)
The Wood Apple tree grows to a height of 9-10 meters with dark grey bark and thorny branches. The bark is ridged, fissured, and scaly and there are sharp spines 3/4 to 2 inches long on some of the zigzag twigs. The deciduous, alternate leaves, 3 to 5 in long, dark-green, leathery, often minutely toothed, blunt or notched at the apex, are dotted with oil glands and slightly lemon-scented when crushed.
Botanical Name : Limonia acidissima
English Name : Wood Apple Tree Bark
Tamil Name : விளாமரத்து பட்டை / Vilamarathu Pattai
Telugu Name : వెలగ / Velaga
About Vilamaram / Wood Apple Tree:-
The Wood Apple tree grows to a height of 9-10 meters with dark grey bark and thorny branches. The bark is ridged, fissured, and scaly and there are sharp spines 3/4 to 2 inches long on some of the zigzag twigs. The deciduous, alternate leaves, 3 to 5 in long, dark-green, leathery, often minutely toothed, blunt or notched at the apex, are dotted with oil glands and slightly lemon-scented when crushed.
Internal Benefits of Vilamarathu Pattai / Wood Apple Tree Bark: -
The root and bark of the wood apple tree can reduce fever since it has anti-inflammation and anti-microbial properties. The decoction of wood apple root and bark is taken 2-3 times a day at least for 3 days.
External Benefits of Vilamarathu Pattai / Wood Apple Tree Bark: -
- Cures Snakebites and bee stings
Disclaimer:
The Consumption details and benefits listed out on our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine-tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Anyhow you are requested to consult your doctor before use.
