Botanical Name: Cedrus deodara

Common Name:

English: Himalayan cedar, Deodar
Ayurvedic: Devadaaru, Suradruma, Surabhuruha, Surataru,Suradaaru, Devakaashtha, Aamaraddaru, Amarataru, Devadruma, Daru, Bhadradaaru, Saptapatrika
Unani: Deodaar
Also, known as: Thevathaaram, Shajar Tuljeen, Devdar, Teliyo Devdar, Deevdar, Devtaram, Teliya Dedaroo, Diyar, dewdar, Devdari, Chettu, Devdaree

Origin: India

Habitat: North- Western Himalayas

Harvested: Wild

Parts Used: Bark

General Information:

Himalayan Deodar cedarwood is an evergreen tree native to the Himalayas. The tree reaches 150 feet tall with a trunk with 10 feet in diameter. It has conic crown with level branches and dropping branches. The leaves are needle like, mostly 2-5 cm long, slender, borne singly on long shoots and in dense cluster of the 20-30 on short shoots. it has dark-blue-green needlelike leaves, yellow male cones, and green female seed cones. They vary from bright green to blue green in color. The female cones are barrel shaped 7-15 cm long and 5-10 cm broad and disintegrate when mature to release the winged seeds. The male cones are 4-5 cm long & shade their pollen in autumn.

How to use:

Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water. Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes. Strain and squeeze out as much as liquid as possible and enjoy!

Tips:

You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder and or licorice root powder.

Precautions:

You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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Cedar Tree Bark Cut (Devdaru)