Dhawa Phool (धावा फूल) dried flowers of Dhava / Dhawa tree, botanically Anogeissus latifolia 25g

Dhawa Phool (धावा फूल) dried flowers of Dhava / Dhawa tree, botanically Anogeissus latifolia  25g

Dhawa Phool (धावा फूल) usually refers to the dried flowers of Dhava / Dhawa tree, botanically Anogeissus latifolia (family: Combretaceae). 🌿

About the Plant

• Common names: Dhava, Dhawa, Dhavda, Ghatti tree

• Part used: Flowers (also bark and gum are used traditionally)

• Traditional systems: Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha

Uses of Dhawa Phool

✅ Astringent properties – traditionally used for diarrhea, dysentery, and controlling bleeding.
✅ Wound healing – powdered flowers or decoction sometimes applied to wounds for faster healing.
✅ Oral health – used in dant manjan (herbal tooth powders) for strengthening gums and reducing bleeding.
✅ Skin support – external application in some skin conditions for its soothing and drying effect.
✅ Female health – sometimes included in formulations for excessive menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia).