Sheesham: King of Furniture, Treasure of Medicine! Discover its Health & Economic Benefits

• Sheesham, found in Vindhya region of Madhya Pradesh, is known for its strong, durable, and termite-resistant wood, highly demanded for furniture.
• Beyond furniture, it's a medicinal powerhouse in Ayurveda; its leaves, seeds, roots, and wood offer various health benefits.
• Dr. Vipin Singh highlights its use for stomach issues like diarrhea, cholera, hemorrhoids, and ulcers, using oil from seeds/wood and seed powder.
• Its leaves provide nutrition, combat anemia, and Sheesham oil heals wounds, soothes skin irritation, itching, and dryness.
• Sheesham cultivation offers significant income for farmers, maturing in 10-12 years with branches yielding wood every 4-5 years.