Rhododendron Squash (Product From Himalaya)

The Himalayan region is the adobe for various plants with abundant medicinal properties. One such evergreen shrub is Buransh or Rhododendron bearing red flowers. It is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, China, Myanmar and Thailand. It is the national flower of Nepal. In India, it is the state flower of Nagaland and state tree for Uttarakhand. Buransh flower blooms in the month of March and is a rich source of fibers, Vitamin C, Potassium, Calcium and Iron. The flower is considered auspicious and is used in religious activities and for decoration purposes. Buransh juice is a very popular beverage among the locals of the region. The wood of Buransh tree is used as fuel wood and making artifacts; In Arunachal Pradesh, the smoke from the wood of Buransh plant is used for purification; Leaves of this plant are known for keeping insects and lice at bay, etc. Buransh/Burans is a red-colored flower that is used to make a flower drink in hilly areas of the Indian subcontinent and is more famous in the states of Uttarakhand and Nagaland. The flower of Buransh/Burans is rich with phytochemicals of medicinal value and contains antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and immune system boasting active compounds quercetin, rutin and coumaric acid which are responsible for its health benefits.