Pinus roxburghii Sarg.
Erect evergreen tree upto 40 cm . Leaves 3 per bundle , slender , flabellate - triangular in cross section , 20 - 30 cm × 1.5 mm , resin , canals 2 , median , base with persistent sheath 2 - 3 cm long . Flowers monoecious . Cones ovoid conic , 12 - 24 cm long and 5 - 8 cm broad base , ripening glossy chest nut brown .
- Family: Pinaceae
- Habit: Tree
- Habitat: Dense forest
- Status : Endangered
Vernacular names
English - Chir pine
Hindi - Cid
Malayalam - Charalam
Tamil - Caraladevataru
Kannada - Sarala
Medicinal Uses
* Used internally in the treatment of kidney and bladder complaints .
* Beneficial to respiratory system and so is useful in treating diseases of mucous membrane .
* Used for treating cough , cold , influenza and TB .
* Used for the treatment of wounds , sores , burns and boils .
* Anti helminthic , diuretic , anti inflammatory ( Earle C J et al , 1997 ) .
