The Vengai or Honne Mara shows traditionally potent anti-diabetic, hypoliidemic antibacterial and anti diarrhocal action. Its leaves are used exteranaly as a cure for skin diseases
Vengai maram or tree or Honne mara (Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb) Did you know that the Vengai maram or tree or Honne mara (Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb) is native to India under which marriages were performed during the flowering season when brides would adorn themselves with garlands of Vengai flowers? The Vengai maram or tree or Honne mara, with the scintific name Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb in the family Fabaceae / Leguminosae - Pea family, grown thoughout the tropical zones of India in the hilly regions, particularly common in Southern and Central India, is a medium to large size tree, affording excellent shade and timber. It is widely used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. Pterocarpus marsupium or Vengai tree is well-known as Malabar kino, Indian Kino, East Indian kino, Indian kino, and Vijaysar. Its vernacular names in India are: Vijaysar, Asanah, Andhukapushpa, Jivakah, Mahasarjakah, pitasalakah, priyakah in Sanskrit; Vijaysara in Hindi; Vengai in Tami...
