Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants

	SIRISA   Botanical Name— Albizia lebbek (L). Benth. Family- MIMOSOIDEAE  Names in different languages Hindi- Siris; Telugu- Dirisena chettu; Tamil-Vegiai; Kannada- Bagemara; Malayalam- Vaga; Panjabi- Siri; Gujarati-Sarsado; Bengali- Sirosh; Marathi-Siräs Synonyms— Kapitanch; Mridu pupa, Bhandi, Bhandirah, Sukataru, Suka priya,Suka pupa Scientific classification: The albizias are members of the subfamily Mimosoideae, family Fabaceae (formerly Leguminosae). The silk tree is classified as Albizia julibrissin, and the plume albizia is classified as Paraserianthes lophantha.  Introduction          Vedic literature extensively quoted sirisa among the Sãnta Vrksas. In sustra stana describes it is one of the best plants for Danta Kãsthas (tooth brushes). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------       If You need complete  details  with pictures please buy our CD Rom	Kumkum / safron - Crocus sativus Crocuses belong to the family Iridaceae. The saffron crocus is classified as Crocus sativus, It is a shrub. Leaves are seen towards the base of the stem and are compactly arranged.Read More about safron.....