Burans, is the bright red flower whose scientific name is Rhododendron arboreum is the state flower of Uttarakhand. Burans is distributed all across Himalayas in the north and Siliguri in the south of the country.
BENIFITS:
Rhododendron is one of the naturally occurring plants which possess various health benefits, such as prevention and treatment of diseases associated with heart, liver ,diarehha , Asthma etc .
BAD EFFECTS :
Consumption of this phytochemical rich flower or its juice should be avoided in large quantities. It may interfere with action of some medications for heart and diabetes.
Its leaves are poisonous to animals. Its foliage is so thick that nothing can grow underneath.