Shatabisha: Kadamba (Burflower tree)

Shatbhisha/Shatataraka nakshatra means, ‘The hundred stars’. It comes under Aquarius zodiac. It is ruled by God Varun ‘God of Rains’ and governing planet is Rahu. Kadamba tree is an auspicious tree mentioned in Sanskrit literatures. The leaves, root, fruits and bark skin are used for medicinal purpose. The leaves show wound healing property and hence it is externally used to dress the wounds and ulcers (Kumar, 2007).The juice of fresh fruit is used to quench thirst in fevers and improves the milk quality of lactating mother. The bark skin is used to treat skin diseases and is antipyretic and anti inflammatory in nature. The roots are favourable for children in case of fever and stomachic.