Margosa

Margosa

 

Margosa otherwise called kohomba is a tree in the mahogany family. It grows in India and the Indian subcontinent including Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. It is grown well under hot climatic conditions. Margosa trees are now  grown  in islands situated in the southern part of Iran. Its essence is the wellspring of Margosa oil.

Margosa is a quick developing tree that can achieve a tallness of 15–20 meters. During summer it may loose most of its leaves. The branches are wide and spreading. This tree produces white fragrant flowers. There is a belief among sri lankans when there is a Margosa tree in front of one's house with a lot of flowers it brings good luck to the house.

Benefits of margosa

Benefits of margosa

From those days people knew margosa as a very valuable tree. There was a belief among Sri Lankans that it brings good luck and in many home gardens of Jaffna area in sri lanka even today we can see this tree.

All most all the parts of the tree  has some use or the other. Its skin, leaves, wood, blossoms, are all used in Ayurveda. In fact Margosa has contributed hugely when making different Ayurvedic medications. The bark of margosa tree has the ability to purify blood. And many people drink the essence of margosa bark. It is believed that the air produced by this tree can have a calming impact on a person's mind. It is also an air purifier.

Margosa can cure digestive issues, skin diseases, fever and also good for mucus. The oil extracted from margosa leaves is a good germ killer. Margosa oil is good for joint pain, skin diseases like psoriasis, gout and eczema. As a matter of fact people have started adding margosa essence when making soap and shampoo. Margosa can be used as a bug spray, which keeps away bugs, mosquitoes and also it eliminates germs. Dry margosa leaves can protect garments, books etc. from worms and bugs. Margosa leaves powder used as tooth powder can keep gums and teeth solid and free from bad breath. Margosa wood is very strong and long lasting. In fact it is used to make furniture.