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Bivla / Bija / बिवळा /बिजा / Malabar Kino / Pterocarpus marsupium

Local Name: Bivla / Bija / बिवळा /बिजा

Common Name: Malabar Kino

Botanical Name: Pterocarpus marsupium

Status & Habitat

Habitat: Tree

Occurrence: Moist or dry, mixed deciduous forests in hilly areas

Season of Availability: November-March

Geography: South Asia

Method of Propagation: Seed propagation

Part used for Propagation: Seeds

Edible Parts

Edible Parts: Leaves & Bark

Can be Eaten Raw: No

Method of Consumption

Raw: No

Ripe: No

Both Raw & Ripe: No

Dangerous Form to Consume: Raw plant

As Food: Flowers and seeds are eaten.

As Medicine: Resin can be used to treat diarrhea or as a mouthwash; bruised leaves used on wounds.

Cooking Method: Plant parts are used medicinally.

Preservation / Curing Technique: N/A

Does Require Another Plants to be cooked together: N/A

Souring Agents Required: N/A

Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits

Nutritional Benefit: Astringent properties.

Medicinal Benefit: Helps relieve itching, scabies, and boils; diarrhea and wounds; can act as a mouthwash.

Tribal Wisdom

Tribal Wisdom: Resin can be used to treat diarrhea or as a mouthwash; bruised leaves used on wounds.

Recipes

Tribal Recipe: Wood powder, dust and leaves are mixed together and then applied to itching, scabies, and boils.