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Drumstick




Drumstick is a medium-sized tree, with tri-pinnate leaves, common in the sub-Himalayan tract. Its bark is thick, soft, corky and deeply fissured.

The flowers are positioned in large panicles, and are whit and fragrant. The seeds have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and diuretic properties. They are considered as antibacterial, anticholeric and anti-viral agents.

It is also known as Horse Radish.



Updated on 7th June, 2005

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