Burans flower, other name of Rhododendron flowers are known for its sweet nectar and scarlet red bell shaped flowers. Read about this versatile flowers benefits and Usage.
What are some natural benefits of Rhododendron flowers? How can you use them for different benefits?
Rhododendron flowers also called Burans flower is native of Himalayan mountains and spread through India, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Thailand and Sri Lanka. Burans are known for its sweet nectar made up of bright scarlet red bell shaped flowers. Burans are long known for its versatility and various medical benefits. Read the benefits and various application of Burans flower.
RHODODENDRON FLOWERS:
Rhododendron derives it name from a Greek word: “rhodo” means “rose” and “Dendron” means “tree.” Also called Burans Flower. Rhododendron is an evergreen shrub which shows a wide display of bright red flowers. Burans are known as a national flower of Nepal. Buran tree in India are found in the state of Uttarakhand and is referred as state flower of Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland. Rhododendron arboreum are grown as a small tree but rises upto 20 meters. At 20 meter height this tree is usually spotted on Mt. Japfu in Nagaland, India. This plant is harvested from the wild for local use in food, medicine and other materials – the flowers and bark are used as ingredients in commercial cosmetics. Certain studies has found this plant to play a major role in solving medical remedies for various diseases. Look at some of its benefits below.
BENEFITS OF BURANS FLOWER TREE:
- Reduces Inflammation
Buran flowers contains anti inflammatory effects which are usually found in various ayurvedic and homeopathic medicines.This elementvhelps in treating gout, bronchitis and arthritis. Buran flower contains flavonoid, tannin, Saponin and other phytochemicals which are believed to provide relief from inflammation. They’re especially beneficial for prostate, kidney, urinary bladder – and helps in treating mouth and stomach ulcers.
- Controls diabetes
Rhododendron flowers are known for its homeopathic benefits in treating diabetes. This plant contains Methanol ectracts which helps in curing type I and type II diabetes, as per recent studies. Methanol contains in-vitro anti-diabetic activity which makes it pausible. Other benefits of this plant includes controlling blood sugar and maintaining cholesterol levels.
- Healthy Heart rate
Rhododendron flower juice is useful for maintaining a healthy heart rate because of its rich components of flavonoid: Quercetin Juice and retin. These extracts of Rhododendron helps in lowering blood pressure and prevents high cholesterol. Rhododendron contains phytochemicals which provides antioxidant property and prevents oxidative stress on heart also reduces stroke and maintains heart disorders.
Quercetin – Helps in treating hypertension, atherosclerosis and other heart disorders
Rutin– Prevents blood clotting which pose risk of heart attacks.
Rhododendrons tree juice is therefore helpful for good heart and circulatory system. With various other benefits this plant is believed to protect from illness and prevents weather allergies, asthma, hives or hay fever.
- Works as Painkiller
Rhododendron flower leaves treats headaches. This feature of Buran flower is accustomed by people from ages. By just pasting it on your head you can relieve Head aches. Astringent feature of flowers treats wounds and reducing skin inflammation as well as relieves stomach ache.
- Prevents Cancer
Rhododendron flowers contains essential phytochemicals which sustains an ability to prevent cancer. Key components of burans: Quercetin and Rutin are known to exhibit features in reducing cancer risk. These components with phytochemicals which posses antioxidant properties prevents body cells damage which leads to mutation and cancer development.
- Works as Antioxidant
Rhododendron contains phytochemicals which provides high antioxidant properties. Buran leaves are known to exhibit beneficial property which prevents harmful free radicals to enter in our body. Certain Lab studies ensures antioxidant properties of rhododendron flower tree suggest its utilization in therapeutics.
- Skin Nourishment
Rhododendron flower juice helps in preventing aging and maintains skin glow. With its strong antioxidants and offers benefits it helps in preventing skin damage from oxidizing agents. Such as: sunlight and pollution. Rhododendron flower leaves contain anti-inflammatory and anti bacterial properties for skin treatments from acne, eczema, rashes and other skin inflammation. To ensure a proper skin hygiene try to drink its flower juice for healthy skin benefits.
Usage of Rhododendron Tree flowers
- Burans flower leaves juice treats menstrual disorder.
- This Juice from petals is a healthy drink for summer and works as a heart tonic.
- Burans Flower juice also cures fever, stomach ache and any heart-related problems.
- ‘Guranse’ flower wines which are commonly drunk in Himalayas – are very pleasant and efficacious in preventing altitude sickness.
- Dried leaves of Rhododendron are used in gout & rheumatism.
- Dried flowers are highly efficacious in curing diarrhea and blood dysentery.
- This Flower juice increases endurance and works as a sports drink to enhance performance.
- This flower drink mixed with Honey-is used to cure blurry vision and asthma.
- This flower Petals of Rhododendron arboreum are used in Himalayas to prepare sweet & sour taste squash, jams, jellies and local brew.