Biancaea sappan seed

Biancaea sappan / Karingali / Pathimugam / Sappan wood / Brezel wood

Pathimugam or Indian red wood soaked in water is a popular thirst quencher in Kerala. The bark of the tree is used to attain medicinal benefits. The healing water that turns light pink in color is used as a cure for kidney disorders, skin diseases, cholesterol, blood purification and diabetes

How to plant:

Soak the seeds in water over night and bury 5 cm under the soil. Do very little watering (Mist watering) regularly. The seeds will germinate within 3 months.