🌿 DEVADAR (DEVADARU) – PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Devadar is a highly valued aromatic medicinal wood obtained from the Deodar cedar tree, botanically known as Cedrus deodara. The wood, bark, and oil are widely used in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and traditional practices for their warming, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and aromatic properties.
Devadar literally means “wood of the gods”, reflecting its sacred status in Indian tradition. It grows mainly in the Himalayan regions and is commonly sold as wood chips, powder, or essential oil.
📦 Product Details (Typical)
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Product Name: Devadar / Devadaru
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Botanical Name: Cedrus deodara
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Part Used: Heartwood, bark, oil
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Form: Wood chips / Powder / Oil
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Colour: Yellowish-brown to brown
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Taste: Bitter, pungent (medicinal use)
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Aroma: Strong, woody, resinous
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Category: Aromatic medicinal wood
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Shelf Life:
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Wood/Powder: 3–5 years
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Oil: 2–3 years (airtight, cool storage)
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🌱 Traditional Uses (Herbal / Folk)
⚠️ Based on traditional Ayurvedic & Siddha knowledge (not medical advice)
🔹 Joint, Muscle & Pain Support
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Used in oils and pastes for joint pain, swelling, arthritis
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Traditionally considered warming and penetrating
🔹 Skin & External Applications
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Used for skin infections, itching, wounds
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Added to herbal pastes and medicated oils
🔹 Respiratory & Wellness
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Used in remedies for cold, cough, congestion
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Aroma believed to support mental clarity
🔹 Pooja & Fumigation
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Wood chips burned for purification and fragrance
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Used in rituals and meditation
🔤 OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS
🧪 Botanical / Scientific Name
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Cedrus deodara
🌍 Regional & Language Names
| Language | Name |
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| Tamil | தேவதார் (Devadar) |
| Sanskrit | देवदारु (Devadaru) |
| Hindi | देवदार (Devdar) |
| English | Deodar cedar / Himalayan cedar |
| Malayalam | ദേവദാരു (Devadaru) |
| Kannada | ದೇವದಾರು (Devadaru) |
| Telugu | దేవదారు (Devadaru) |
| Urdu / Unani | دیودار (Deodar) |
🛍️ Trade / Market Names
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Devadaru wood
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Deodar wood
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Himalayan cedar
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Devadar powder
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Devadar oil
🧴 Common Traditional Preparations
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Powder: Used in external pastes or classical medicines
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Oil: Infused oil for massage & joint care
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Decoction (Kashayam): Used under expert guidance
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Fumigation: Wood chips burned for aroma & purification
📌 Summary
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Devadar = Devadaru = Deodar cedar
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Aromatic medicinal wood from Cedrus deodara
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Used for pain relief, skin care, respiratory support & rituals
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Available as wood chips, powder, and oil
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Known by many regional and classical names

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