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Dhak (Palas)

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<h3><img style="max-width: 100%; height: 431px; float: right;" src="https://static.vikaspedia.in/mediastorage/filestorage/20260802230823_Palas.webp" alt="Uploaded Image" width="345">Plant Name</h3>
<p>Dhak (Palas)</p>
<p>Known as the Flame of the Forest, Palas has long been valued in traditional wellness practices.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Botanical Name</h3>
<p><em>Butea monosperma </em>(Lam.) Taub.</p>
<h3>Family</h3>
<p>Fabaceae (Leguminosae)</p>
<h3>Part Used</h3>
<p>Gum, Bark, Flowers and Fruit</p>
<h3>Uses</h3>
<p>Used in diarrhoea, piles, tumours, menstrual disorders and skin ailments.</p>
<p>Source: National Medicinal Plants Board, a section of Ministry of Ayush (NMPB MoAyush)</p>