Chaulmoogra (Noun)
Meaning
East Indian tree with oily seeds yield chaulmoogra oil used to treat leprosy.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The chaulmoogra tree is native to East India and its seeds have been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
- Chaulmoogra oil, extracted from the seeds of the tree, is a key ingredient in the treatment of leprosy.
- In the early 20th century, chaulmoogra oil was widely used to treat leprosy patients in remote villages in India.
- The seeds of the chaulmoogra tree are rich in a fatty oil that is also used to treat skin conditions.
- Researchers are still studying the properties of chaulmoogra oil, which is derived from the seeds of this East Indian tree.