Distribution
lbizia odoratissima, also known as kala siris, black siris, or karuvaka, is native to
large parts of India, as well as Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, and
other countries in South Asia and Indo-China. In India, it can be found in many types of
forests, including dry deciduous forests in both northern and southern India, and moist
deciduous forests and secondary forests in southern India. It prefers drier areas of the
tropical belt and is common in deciduous forests and savanna regions.
Plant Description
Albizia Odoratissima tree, also known as kala siris or black siris in India, is a
medium-sized deciduous tree that can grow up to 22 meters tall and 120–150
centimeters in diameter. It has a short trunk, dark gray to light brown bark with
horizontal lenticels, and a spreading crown with drooping leaves. The leaves are
dark green and double compound, with a rachis that is 7–20 centimeters long. The
side-stalks are 3–5 pairs, 7–14 centimeters long, and each side-stalk has 10–16
pairs of oblong to obovate leaflets.
Active constituent of Kala Siris
| Parts Used |
Chemical Constituents |
Uses |
|
Leaves
|
Heptacosanyl-5-hydroxypentadec-2-enoate, octacosan-5, and 8-diol
|
Against fever, leucorrhoea, gonorrhea
|
|
Root
|
Anti-flatulent
|
Reduces the formation of gas in the alimentary canal |
|
Fruits
|
Methanolic
|
Leukotriene inhibition
|
Uses
The black siris tree (Albizia odoratissima) has many uses, including:
- Construction: Wood is used for posts, beams, planks, flooring,
doors, and windows.
- Furniture: Wood is used for cabinets, paneling, and veneers.
- Vehicles: Wood is used for country carts and vehicle bodies.
- Agricultural implements: Wood is used for oil presses, sugarcane crushers,
pounders, and tool handles.
- Other uses: Wood is used for carving, turnery, picture frames, plywood, tea
chests, and blockboard.
- Leaves are used as fodder, and wood is burned as fuel.
- Medicinal: The bark, root, wood, and leaves are used to treat ulcers, leprosy,
skin diseases, bronchitis, cough, and burning sensation. Ayurveda uses the tree
for its anti-inflammatory, digestive, respiratory, and antibacterial properties.
Prepared by : Deepika Bilotiya
Checked by : Mr. Vikas Singh Chouhan
Verified by : Dr. Mahavir Chhajed
