🌱 *Know ur plants and trees* 🌳
🍁 *Botanical name*
*Pandanus Odoratissimus*
🍁 *Local names*
*Kevda, Kedige, Ketki (in Sanskrit), etc**Salient features*
*Kewda* is found in most parts of India, Asia and Australia, along the coastal areas. 90% of India’s kevda is found in Ganjam district, Odissa.
Kewra oil extracted is used in Ayurveda and in cosmetic, culinary, perfumery industries as well as for aromatherapy.
There r both male and female flowers of Ketki growing in different plants. The male flower called Ketati Vipala r white in colour and r the most fragrant. The female flowers r golden in colour and r called Swarna Ketki
As it grows in marshy lands, it’s water requirement is high. It is very easy to grow and propagates itself easily by releasing new baby shoots from base.💚 *Health benefits*
👉 cure for Headaches
👉heals rheumatism
👉 Hepatitis
👉Small pox
👉CancerPS: Tips r shared for awareness of our tree benefits. All tips to be followed on advise of medical practitioner.
🙏 *Thank You*🙏