Butea monosperma
Madhya Pradesh · Chhattisgarh · Jharkhand · Odisha
The original colour of Holi — before synthetic gulal existed, India celebrated spring with Palash flowers soaked in water. The vermillion-orange petals release a warm, safe, natural dye that has been used for millennia. In tribal belts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, Palash is medicine, dye, and sacred offering in one flower.
Explore CollectionTreats rashes, irritation, and inflammatory skin conditions. A traditional remedy used across tribal communities for centuries.
Traditional blood cleanser in Ayurveda. Spring consumption of Palash water is believed to purify the blood after winter.
Used in traditional medicine for its anti-parasitic properties. The bark and flowers both have documented medicinal use.
No chemicals, no irritation. Palash produces warm orange colour safe for skin — the original Holi colour for children and elders.
