Palmyra Palm (Borassus Flabellifer Linn) - A Celestial Tree

Abstract

Palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer Linn.), commonly known as “Palm tree”, belongs to the family Arecaceae. The life span of the tree is more than 120 years and the tree is considered as the nature’s perennial gift due to its immense use to mankind. The Tamil literature describes palm tree as a “celestial tree” with more than 800 uses. Each part of the tree possesses a unique use. It is one of the trees which are used completely for various needs such as housing, medicine, shade and food. A thorough literature survey for more than 75 years necessitate the need to prepare this review on Palmyra palm tree to provide information on the historical, religious, pharmacological and beneficial role of each part of the tree with substantial literature evidence.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52783/jchr.v14.i4.5804