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General description(Size, commonly seen , status of availability etc.)

Rose Sandal Wood is a tree that grows up to 15 m tall, native to the Indian subcontinent. The bark is grey, smooth. Leaves are Oblong-elliptic and pointed at both the ends. Flowers are small, greenish white, sometimes with a pinkish tinge. The fleshy fruit is circular, purplish.   

Medicinal properties

The parts such as leaves, bark, root, and fruits used in the traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, fever, and cancer. Bark and fruit paste is used in the treatment of rheumatism; decoction of the bark is used to wash old wounds and given in fever. The crude extract of bark is shown to have antioxidant properties.

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