Other Common Names:
Scientific Name: Cedrus Dcodara
English Name: Himalayan Cedar, Deodar Cedar
Tamil Name: Thevatharu, Devadaram / தேவதாரு, தேவதாரம்
Hindi Name: Devdar / देवदार
Malayalam Name: Devataram / ദേവതാരം
Telugu Name: Devadaru / దేవదారు
Description:
Himalayan cedar is commonly known as Devdaru or Deodar, and it is popularly known as the wood of Gods. Cedar is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 40 to 50 meters tall. All parts of the cedar plant have a sweet fragrance. It has numerous medicinal properties that help to treat various health benefits.
The common names of Himalayan cedar plant are Cedrus deodara, Surabhuruha, Amaradaru, Devakastha, Daru, Suradaru, Shajar Tuljeen, Teliyo Devdar, Devdaroo, Deevdar, Devtaram, Telya Dedaroo, Diyar, Devdari Chettu, Devdaree, etc.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 186 kcal
- Protein: 1.9 g
- Carbohydrate: 1.17 g
- Total Fat: 7 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Potassium: 175 mg
- Calcium: 2.2 mg
- Iron: 0.8 mg
- Magnesium: 65.5 mg
- Zinc: 1.1 mg
- Copper: 0.3 mg
- Manganese: 1.2 mg
Health Benefits:
- Cedar powder helps to treat Kapha disorders like cough and excessive mucus from the lungs.
- Himalayan cedar powder is beneficial in treating constipation, bloating, paralysis, etc.
- Cedar powder helps to treat respiratory disorders like asthma.
- Cedar powder helps to relieve headaches and migraine.
- Cedar powder helps to treat inflammation, cleanses infected wounds, and relieves itching and pain.
- Regular consumption of cedar powder can help to treat painful urination.
- Cedar powder may help to cure diarrhea and dysentery.
- Cedar powder helps to protect the brain and nervous system from free radical damage.
- Cedar powder is rich in antioxidants that help to tighten the skin tissues, tone, and illuminate the skin.
Dosage of Himalayan Cedar Powder (Devdaru):
For Internal Use:
- Take the required amount of cedar powder and mix it with a cup of water. Boil the mixture for a few minutes. After the water gets warm, filter it and drink it twice a day before having food.
For External Use:
- Take the required amount of cedar powder and mix it with mustard oil. Apply the paste over the affected area. It helps to treat inflammation.
- Take the required amount of cedar powder and mix it with Guggulu and turmeric. Apply the paste on swellings and wounds. It is an effective remedy to treat leprosy and chronic skin disorders.














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