Kakra Singhi - Pistacia Integerrima - Zebrawood Rhus Succedanea Pistacia Interg

Karkatashringi is used in Ayurveda in the treatment of cough, asthma, bronchitis, phthisis, catarrhal fever, enlarged glands and externally on obstinate skin diseases, bleeding gums, epistaxis, leucorrhea, and other mucous discharges.
The source of Karkatashringi is Pistacia integerrima (galls).
Botanical Name: Pistacia integerrima STEW. EX BRANDIS.
Family: Pistaciaceae.
Part(s) used for medicinal purposes: leaf, bark, root, and galls (most used).
Plant type: deciduous shedding tree.
Distribution: The Himalayas from Indus to Kumaon.
Habitat: dry slopes with shallow soils.