The flowers of Butea monosprma(B. frondosa) is called tesu phool, palash, dhak, kattumurukku etc. It is also called flame of the forest. It is used by the Ayurvedic herbal industries. It can be collected, dried and sold to the market. The seeds of Butea are also having commercial medical application. It is one of the common plants in India. Since it is seasonal, it can be collected by the local people. It will give pocket money to the youths who enjoys summer vacation. Palash tree is useful to man several ways. It’s bark also used in some local medicine. The leaves are used to serve food. Some areas the roots are used as painting brush.
