Holoptelea Integrifolia-Medicinal Plant

Holoptelea integrifolia, the Indian elm or jungle cork tree, is a species of tree in the family Ulmaceae, and a close relative to the true elms (Ulmus). It is native to most of Indian subcontinent, Indo-China and Myanmar. It is found mostly on plains but also in mountains on elevations up to 1100 m.

Medicinal uses of Holoptelea Integrifolia in traditional ayurvedic system: The bark and leaves are used as bitter, astrigents, anthelmintic, and used in treatment of diabetes, skin disease, intestinal disorder, leprosy, rheumatism and wound healing in the form of paste