Other names : Silk Cotton tree, Shalmali, Semul, Simul<br>
==Special Precautions of Bombax Ceiba==
==Benefits and uses of Bombax Ceiba are==
* The roots are sweet, cooling, stimulant, restorative, astringent, alternative, aphrodisiac, demulcent, emetic and tonic. It is used in the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, menorrhagia, styptic and for wounds.
* The gum is cooling, astringent, stimulant, aphrodisiac, tonic and demulcent in nature. It is useful in dysentery, hemoptysis, pulmonary tuberculosis, influenza, burning sensation, menorrhagia and enteritis.
* Bark is mucilaginous, demulcent, emetic and tonic. Its spines are used as antifugal.gum is known as "mocharus". Used for healing wounds and to stop bleeding.
* Flowers are astringent and good for skin troubles and haemorrhoids.
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