Gum Butea (Noun)
Meaning
Dried juice of the dhak tree; used as an astringent.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The dried juice of the dhak tree, also known as gum butea, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine as an astringent.
- Gum butea was traditionally applied to the skin to reduce inflammation and promote healing.
- The doctor recommended applying gum butea to the wound to prevent infection and promote recovery.
- Gum butea is also used in some herbal remedies to treat digestive issues due to its astringent properties.
- The herbalist carefully harvested the dhak tree resin to create a batch of gum butea for her customers.