Myths and Religious Uses of Shisham, Indian Rosewood in Uttarakhand -

Plant Myths, Religious Importance, and Traditions in Uttarakhand (Himalaya) - 34

By: Bhishma Kukreti, M.Sc. (Botany) (Mythology, Culture Research Scholar)

Botanical name – Dalbergia sisso

Common Name- Indian Rosewood

Local Name – Shisham

Hindi Name – Shisham

Sanskrit Name – Aguru

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Medical uses- Used for Truth brushing and tongue cleaning. In Siddha medicine system, Shisham is used for skin disorder, gonorrhea, boils and stomach disorder, piles. Medicines prepared by Shisham tree parts are also used in improving seminal weakness.  Root is used as astringent

 As pesticides – extract of fruits are used for killing snails etc.

Furniture, Agriculture Instruments, wood etc.-Furniture and fuel

As per Samarangana Sutradhara, the plant juice is potential for wall plasters

 Planted for shading around tea gardens

Fodders for domestic animals

                   Myths, Religious Uses and Traditions

    According to Hindu Astrology, Shisham is a tree of Ardrdra Nakshatra and astrologers suggest the person affected by Adrdra Nakshatra for planting Shisham tree or perform rituals.

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