Herb guide › Flame Of The Forest (Butea monosperma)
Flame Of The Forest (Butea monosperma)
Striking bright orange-red flowers with crinkled, velvety petals and a faint honey-like scent, blooming in clusters on bare branches before the leaves appear. The petals are often dried for medicinal infusions, imparting a warm amber hue to tea. Tropical tree known for bright flowers and medicinal bark
Traditionally used for
Diarrhea, Hot flashes, body heat
Potential benefits
Antimicrobial, wound healing, hemostatic, cool the body, support hormonal balance, relieve menopause symptoms such as hot flashes; aids digestion, anti-inflammatory.
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
How it is traditionally prepared
Steep 1–2 tsp dried petals in 1 cup hot water for 8–10 min; strain and drink up to twice daily.
Cautions and who should avoid it
Avoid in pregnancy, constipation; use caution with low blood pressure or in combination with diuretics.
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