रक्त रोहिड़ा. (TECOMELLA UNDULATA)

रक्त रोहिड़ा

(TECOMELLA UNDULATA)

गुण :

रक्त रोहिड़ा का रस कषैला, खट्टा, ठंडी प्रकृति का और पसीना लाने वाला होता है। यह कफपित्त को नष्ट करता है। इसकी छाल रसायन, कषैला और शक्ति बढ़ाने वाला होता है। यकृत की बीमारी तथा कमजोरी में इसका प्रयोग किया जाता है।

इसके दो प्रकार होते हैं। रोहिड़ा के बीज यकृत, प्लीहा रोग, पेट की वायु तथा पेट के रोगों को खत्म करता है। यह कीड़े को नष्ट करता है। घाव, कान का रोग, रक्त के रोग, विष (जहर), आंखों के रोग, यकृत रोग तथा वात आदि रोगों का इसके द्वारा इलाज किया जा सकता है।

रक्त रोहिड़ा का विभिन्न भाषाओं में नाम :

हिन्दी	रक्त रोहिड़ा, रोहेड़ा
संस्कृत	रोहितक, रोहितक:, दाड़िम पुष्पक:, दाड़िमच्छद:
मराठी	रक्त रोहिड़ा
बंगाली	हरिण हाडा,रोडा, रयना, पित्तराज
गुजराती	रोहिड़ो
पंजाबी	रूहेड़ा
कर्नाटक	यरडूमल, मुतले
तैलगू	मुलुमोदुग चेट्ठ
लेटिन	टेकोमैलाअन्ड्युलेटा।

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Tecomella undulata

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Tecomella undulata is tree species, locally known as Rohida, found in Thar Desert regions of northwest and western India. It is a medium sized tree that produces quality timber and is the main source of timber amongst the indigenous tree species of desert regions of Shekhawati and Marwar in Rajasthan. The trade name of the tree species is Desert teak or Marwar teak.

Tecomella undulata is a deciduous or nearly evergreen tree of arid and semi arid regions. It occurs on flat and undulating areas including gentle hill slopes and sometimes also in ravines. It is well adapted to drained loamy to sandy loam soil having pH 6.5-8.0. The species thrives very well on stabilized sand dunes, which experience extreme low and high temperatures. It grows in areas of scanty rainfall (annual 150-500mm) and high temperature (35 °C to 48 °C). It can withstand extreme low temperature (0 °C to −2 °C) during winter and high temperature (48 °C to 50 °C) in summers. The tree is a strong light demander. It is drought, frost, fire and wind hardy. At the time of flowering (December-February) it produces beautiful showy flowers in yellow, orange and red colours. Three types of flower bearing trees can be observed near to each other in the same vicinity.

Distribution

Distribution of Tecomella undulata is restricted to the drier parts of the Arabia, southern Pakistan and northwest India up to an elevation of 1200 metres. In Pakistan it is found in Baluchistan and Sind. In India, it occurs naturally in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana.

The species is mainly found to occur in western parts of Rajasthan. In other states its population is scanty and very rare. In Rajasthan, Tecomella undulata is found in Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Pali, Ajmer, Nagaur, Bikaner,Churu and Sikar districts.

Tecomella undulata is an accepted tree species in agro forestry and large population is found in agriculturallands. It can be observed growing in community land, forestland and orans in association with Prosopis cineraria, Capparis decidua, Maytenus emarginata, Zizyphus spp. And Salvadora spp. In agriculture land it generally grows in association with Prosopis cineraria.

Uses

Tecomella undulata is mainly used as a source of timber. Its wood is strong, tough and durable. It takes a fine finish. Heartwood contains quinoid. The wood is excellent for firewood and charcoal. Cattle and goats eat leaves of the tree. Camels, goats and sheep consume flowers and pods.

Tecomella undulata plays an important role in ecology. It acts as a soil-binding tree by spreading a network of lateral roots on the top surface of the soil. It acts as a windbreak and helps in stabilizing shifting sand dunes. It is considered as the home of birds and provides shelter for other desertwildlife. Shade of tree crown is shelter for the cattle, goats and sheep during summer days.

Tecomella undulata has got medicinal properties as well. The bark obtained from the stem is used as a remedy for syphilis. It is also used in curing urinary disorders, enlargement of spleen, gonorrhoea, leucoderma and liver diseases. Seeds are used against abscess.

(Tecomella undulata औषधीय गुणों के रूप में अच्छी तरह से मिला है. स्टेम से प्राप्त छाल उपदंश के लिए एक उपाय के रूप में प्रयोग किया जाता है. यह भी मूत्र विकार के इलाज मेंप्रयोग किया जाता है, प्लीहा की वृद्धि, सूजाक, श्वित्र और यकृत रोग. बीज फोड़ा के खिलाफ उपयोग किया जाता है.)

References

• ROHIDA (Tecomella undulata), Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehradun
• Conservation status Patrika News in Hindi
From : http://dictionary.sensagent.com/TECOMELLA%20UNDULATA/en-en/

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Roheda

Posted on March 8th, 2011 by Nirupama

Roheda is the state flower of Rajasthan. It is a treat to the eyes when you come across a Roheda in full bloom in the desert. The common name of Roheda is Honey Tree, Desert Teak and Marwar Teak. In Sanskrit it is known as Chalachhada and the botanical name is Tecomella undulata belonging to the family Bignoniaceae.

Plant Summary:
Roheda is a hard deciduous tree and grows in dry regions. The tree plays a very important role in the desert region as it helps to bind the soil by the spread of its roots. The tree flourishes in extreme weather. It is found in areas where there is very less water, more sunlight and sandy soil. The wood of this tree is used for firewood, and the leaves as fodder for cattle and goats. The flowers and pods are relished by Camel, goats and sheep.

The birds in the desert nest on this tree and other desert wildlife rest under this tree.

Roheda is indigenous to Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana and Thar Desert of Rajasthan.

Leaves are 5-12 cm long and narrow with wavy edges. The tubular flowers are beautiful in yellow, orange and red colors.

Fruit is a to 20 cm long, thin, curved capsule with winged seeds. The flowering season is from December to February.

Medicinal uses:
The parts of Roheda tree is used to cure many ailments like syphilis, urinary disorders, enlargement of spleen, abscess, Hepatitis, gonorrhoea, leucoderma and liver diseases.

From : http://www.itslife.in/gardening/trees/roheda#more-11331