NAGALINGA / SHIVA LINGA / NAGAMALLI/ CANNONBALL FLOWER ESSENTIAL OIL

Description : The Shivalinga tree, scientifically known as Couroupita guianensis, is a big tropical tree found in the jungles of Central and South America, especially the Amazon Basin. It is also widely distributed throughout the Caribbean, India, and Southeast Asia. The tree is named for its unusual fruit, which resembles a cannonball. Cannonball trees are commonly cultivated near Lord Shiva temples in India. Hindus believe it sacred because the flower's petals resemble the hood of a Naga, a sacred snake that protects a Shiva Lingam or stigma. Hence the name, Naglingam. Other names include: Kailaspati Mallikarjuna Nagalinga. Pushpa Nagamalli Shivalinga. The trunk of the enormous tree, a few open blooms, and hundreds of blooming buds.

Common Names : Cannonball tree, Nagalingam, Lingam, Kailashpati, Mallikarjuna, Nagamalli, Shiva Linga

The Shivalinga tree has several significant qualities and characteristics, which include:

The Shivalinga tree is an evergreen that can reach 25 meters (82 ft) in height. It has a straight trunk with grayish-brown bark that is smooth when young but develops fissures with time. The branches form a dense and spreading crown. The leaves are big, alternating, and pinnate, with 5 to 11 leaflets in glossy green.

Shivalinga trees are known for their unusual blossoms. They are huge, showy, and fragrant, with diameters up to 5 cm (2 inches). Flowers form clusters at the ends of long, drooping stalks known as inflorescences. Each inflorescence can produce dozens of blooms. The flower has six petals, which are either white or yellow.

Uses and Benefits : 

Traditional medicine has made use of certain Shivalinga tree parts. There are active substances with possible medicinal uses in the bark, leaves, flowers, and fruits. Skin conditions, digestive issues, fever, discomfort, and inflammation have all been treated with them. It's crucial to remember that there aren't many scientific research on the safety and effectiveness of its medication.Traditional and Medicinal Uses: Traditional medicine has made use of certain Shivalinga tree parts. There are active substances with possible medicinal uses in the bark, leaves, flowers, and fruits. Skin conditions, digestive issues, fever, discomfort, and inflammation have all been treated with them. It's crucial to remember that there aren't many scientific research on the safety and effectiveness of its medication.