Vrishabh: Sapta parni (Devil’s tree)

It is an evergreen tree with fragrant flowers. Its leaves and bark have medicinal properties. The tonic made from this tree is used as a febrifuge, anti choleric and astringent. It is used to treat fever, malaria, and troubles in digestion, tumors, ulcers and asthma. Leaf juice is applied to ulcers and rheumatic pains, mixed with oil and dropped into ear to relieve ear ache. It can cure bowel complaints, catarrhal dyspepsia, diarrhoea, dysentery and skin disorders.