Traditionally Narra is used in Malaysia to treat mouth sores, bladder issues, orchestra diseases, as well as syphilis, headaches, diarrhea, and dropsy. Boils, prickly heat, and ulcers are common conditions in Javanese.

How do we use narra tree in our daily lives?

– Timber: Old narra is a much sought-after wood for its durability and use in floorings, cabinetry, construction, furniture making, decorative carvings, and musical instruments. A preferred wood for boat-making because of resistance to seawater.

What are the qualities of narra tree?

Narra is a graceful tree with drooping branches that toss in the trade winds. Short-lived flowers usually appear in April or May, and for a day or two the tree is a shimmering mass of fragrant yellow blooms, which then fall off nearly all at once. The curious winged fruit stays on the tree for months.