Indian Redwood (Rohitaka)

Indian redwood is a large deciduous tree of the mahogany family and the only species in its genus. It grows in dry forests of peninsular and central India and in Myanmar, with dark rough bark and very hard, durable reddish wood.

Its bark is bitter and astringent and is used in some regions as a source of Rohitaka. In traditional practice the bark has been used in general wellness preparations and astringent decoctions.