The 'miracle' Himalayan flower with incredible health benefits

The mighty Himalayas of Uttarakhand and Himachal have some of the best-kept secrets that have been naturally preserved by Mother Nature as a blessing! One such age-old miraculous tree is the Buras tree, also known as the Buransh tree, which is known for its magical flower that has been used for ages for its numerous health benefits and its enticing taste. Here’s why this age-old secret flower is a boon for health, and here’s how this little flower can be used.

What is Buransh?
The burans tree is also known as a rhododendron; this word is derived from the Greek word "rhod," which means "rosy red," and "dendron" means "tree." The tree got this name from its enticing red pink flowers that are blessed with the goodness of nature. The Buransh flower is also defined as the crimson blossom of the hills for its bright red-colored flower, which is used for their potent medicinal and therapeutic properties and also as a popular squash and juice.

Why is Buransh a miracle flower?
Buransh has been used as an active ingredient in several Ayurvedic and homeopathic medicines since ages ago. But what brought this brightly colored flower into the limelight was its strong antiviral properties, which was used in the creation of the vaccine for SARS- CoV 2. In fact, during a study on rare and endangered plants in the Himalayas, a group of biologists at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) – Mandi observed that this Himalayan flowering tree had antiviral properties that could be used as potent remedy to treat the cells infected with SARS-CoV2. However, a lot of research is needed to establish the line of treatment using these flowers.



Benefits of Buransh
Buransh flower is naturally loaded with health-enriching nutrients and is usually consumed as juice or squash. This juice is great for healing inflammation and liver ailments and reduces arthritis pain, bronchitis, and gout. Apart from that, the juice of this flower is also potent in preventing the growth of several types of cancer, and this is due to the presence of quercetin and rutin flavonoids. In fact, the squash and juice of Buransh flower are also known for fixing insulin imbalance and healing skin, heart, and liver issues, to name a few.