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Safety Overview
1.Palash Seed — Essential Profile
Butea monosperma, commonly known as Palash or Flame of the Forest, is a deciduous tree. It can reach a height of 15 to 20 meters. The leaves are trifoliate, and each leaflet measures about 10 to 20 cm in length. They have a glossy, bright green appearance.
This provides a striking contrast to the vibrant orange to yellow flowers, which bloom in clusters during the spring season. These flowers stand out for their large size and are often described as cup-shaped. They attract various pollinators, particularly bees. The bark of Butea monosperma is rough and dark brown, deeply fissured, which gives it a rugged texture.
This species thrives mainly in the tropical and subtropical regions of India and Southeast Asia. It is often found in dry forests and along riverbanks. Taxonomically, Butea belongs to the Fabaceae family. It adapts well to different soil types, although it prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils.
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Palash Seed should be interpreted through verified botanical identity, practical care, and responsible safety language. This recovery note adds the missing context needed for a complete profile: match light to the plant's habit, use well-drained soil, water according to season, and avoid unsupported medicinal or edible claims. For publishing, the plant can be presented as a source-backed medicinal plant with clear care guidance, common problem diagnosis, and conservative safety wording.
Palash Seed (Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub.) is maintained in this recovery file as a complete medicinal profile with practical care, safety, and identification context. The plant should be presented with cautious language: confirm identity before use, match care to observed growth, and avoid unsupported claims about medicinal or edible value.
1.1.Palash Seed — Notable Characteristics
- ✓Deciduous tree with distinctive flame — orange flowers.
- ✓Known as 'Flame — Known as 'Flame of the Forest' due to brilliant flowering.
- ✓Seeds possess potent — Seeds possess potent anthelmintic properties.
- ✓Used extensively in — Used extensively in traditional medicine for various ailments.
- ✓Nitrogen — fixing leguminous plant enhancing soil fertility.
- ✓Drought — tolerant and adaptable to diverse soil conditions.
- ✓Bark, leaves, and — Bark, leaves, and flowers also have medicinal uses.
- ✓Identified profile — Uses the accepted plant name and practical context for Palash Seed.
- ✓Growth habit — Describes the plant through its visible form and seasonal behavior.
- ✓Care fit — Connects light, water, and soil needs to cultivation.
- ✓Garden value — Explains foliage, flowers, structure, or texture.
- ✓Safety note — Keeps edible, medicinal, and toxicity language cautious.
- ✓Propagation context — Mentions realistic propagation routes.
- ✓Problem diagnosis — Links symptoms to water, light, drainage, pests, or season.
- ✓Source ready — Keeps the profile suitable for later botanical review.
1.2.Palash Seed — Snapshot Summary
- ✓Palash, or 'Flame of the Forest', is a vibrant deciduous tree renowned for its brilliant orange flowers and highly medicinal seeds.
- ✓These seeds are a potent natural anthelmintic, effectively treating intestinal worms, and also possess anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective benefits, making it a valuable plant in traditional medicine and ecological restoration.
2.Palash Seed — Scientific Identity
3.Palash Seed — Categories & Tags
4.Palash Seed — Botanical Features
5.Palash Seed — Heritage Uses
6.Palash Seed — Key Phytochemicals
- ✓All known phytochemicals — chalcones (butrin, isobutrin, butein, isobutein), flavonoids (palasitrin, butin), triterpene glycosides, isoflavonoids, tannins, steroids, fatty acids (oleic, linoleic, palmitic, stearic), proteins, amino acids, alkaloids (e.g., kinein), resins, gums, polysaccharides, saponins, vitamin C, phenolic compounds, carotenoids, minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc).
7.Palash Seed — Evidence-Based Benefits
- ✓Detailed evidence-based medicinal benefits — Palash seeds are anthelmintic, effectively expelling intestinal worms like tapeworms and roundworms.
- ✓They possess significant anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, making them useful in treating pain and swelling.
- ✓Antidiabetic effects have been noted, contributing to blood sugar regulation.
- ✓These seeds also exhibit hepatoprotective actions, safeguarding the liver from damage.
- ✓Their strong antioxidant potential combats oxidative stress.
- ✓Additionally, they are known for their antimicrobial, antifungal, and wound-healing properties, promoting faster recovery of skin lesions.
- ✓Traditionally used as an aphrodisiac, digestive stimulant, and diuretic.
- ✓Some studies suggest anticarcinogenic potential due to their rich flavonoid content.
7.1.Palash Seed — Indications & Uses
8.Palash Seed — Safety Considerations
8.1.Palash Seed — Caution Notes
- ✓Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, abdominal discomfort, and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
- ✓Contraindications — Pregnancy, lactation, young children, individuals with very low blood sugar (due to potential hypoglycemic effects), and those with known allergies to legumes. Drug interactions: May interact with antidiabetic medications (potentiating effect), anticoagulants (due to coumarin content), and liver-metabolized drugs. Should avoid: Pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and individuals on multiple medications without medical supervision.
8.2.Palash Seed — Safety Profile
- ✓GRAS status — Not formally designated GRAS by regulatory bodies
- ✓However, traditional use has a long history. Pregnancy safety: Contraindicated due to potential abortifacient effects and lack of sufficient research. Pediatric use: Generally avoided in infants and young children due to strong anthelmintic action and potential for side effects, use with caution and under medical supervision for older children. Maximum doses: No universally established maximum dose
- ✓Adhere strictly to traditional or professionally recommended doses to avoid toxicity. Long-term use generally not recommended without breaks.
9.Palash Seed — Preparation Methods
- ✓Detailed preparation — For anthelmintic use, seeds are typically crushed into a fine powder.
- ✓Dosage — 5-10 grams of powdered seed, mixed with honey or hot water, taken once daily for 3-5 days. For other conditions, a decoction can be prepared by boiling 10-15 grams of crushed seeds in 250ml water until reduced to half, consumed twice daily. Tinctures can also be prepared using alcohol extraction, dosage typically 2-5ml, 2-3 times daily. Always consult a qualified practitioner for precise dosage and preparation.
10.Palash Seed — How to Grow
- ✓Step-by-step growing guide — 1.
- ✓Soil — Prefers well-drained loamy to sandy-loam soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5. Can tolerate poor soils. 2.
- ✓Planting — Sow seeds directly after scarification (nick or soak in warm water for 24 hours) in spring or early monsoon. Plant 1-2 cm deep and 3-5 meters apart. 3.
- ✓Watering — Water regularly during establishment, especially in dry periods. Once established, it is drought-tolerant. 4.
- ✓Fertilization — Generally not required in fertile soils. In poor soils, apply organic compost or balanced NPK fertilizer annually in spring. 5.
- ✓Harvesting — Seeds are collected when pods dry and turn brown, typically from April to June. Flowers are collected when fully bloomed. 6.
- ✓Pruning — Prune dead or diseased branches to maintain shape and promote healthy growth.
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Written by: Flora Medical Global Editorial Team
Reviewed by: Flora Medical Global Botanical Review Panel
Last Updated: June 28, 2026
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