Sunday, 7 April 2013

BUTTERFLY TREE


I was drawn to a plant called Rama-rama (Bauhinia purpurea) at the Perak Herb Garden.  It is obvious why it was called Rama-rama or butterfly plant as its leaves resemble that of this beautiful insect.
It is used to treat scabies.  One needs to pound the leaves to a paste and apply onto the affected area.


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