Dhanuvrksam ധനുവൃക്ഷം, ഉന്നം, ചടച്ചി

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Dhanuvrksam is a moderate-sized to large tree, attaining a bole length of about 30 ft. and a girth of 7 ft. or more. Bark grey or dark brown; leaves stipulate, ovate with oblique base, acuminate, crenate-dentate; flowers small, borne on thick auxiliary peduncles; drupe globose and of the size of a pea, 2-4 lobed, black and edible. The yellow flower resembles the true Phalsa flower very much. The main difference is in the leaves. The leaves of Dhaman are oblique heart-shaped, a characteristic shared by the Linden trees, which belong to the genus Tilia. The botanical name tiliifolia means, leaves resembling Tilia.
The plant Dhanuvrksam is used treatment for rheumatism, pustular infections, diabetes, the fruit treats dehydration, antifungal use and acts as a coolant.