Mallotus philippensis, also known locally as kamela, rohini, senduri, gangai and shendri, is an evergreen tree. The leaves are alternate, borne on long stalks and their size is about 5-20 cm long.

The female flowers are borne in erect 5-9 cm long spikes while the male flowers are yellow in colour, are borne in spikes that are 7-15 cm long.

The fruit is 5-15 mm , roundish, 3 lobed and densely covered with a reddish brown, powdery substance and minute hairs which are easily rubbed out.

MEDICINAL USES OF MALLOTUS PHILIPPENSIS (SENDURI):- This plant is mostly known as kamela.

The chief use is in destroying tapeworms. The kamela powder is taken with milk, in order to rid the body of tapeworms.

If one dose of kamela does not expel the worms, the dose is repeated.

"Kamela"is purgative. It is also useful in the treatment of skin diseases such as ringworm and scabies.

The oil which is obtained from the seeds is used in paints and varnishes.

Due to the good drying properties, the oil is much valued in the painting industry.

Kamela poweder is used by women as sendur or sindur (vermillion).

The wood is used to make domestic articles and as a fuel.

Source - http://medicinalplantsmah.blogspot.in

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