Text & photographs by Dr. Mahadeswara Swamy Scientist Mob: 97429-91057 e-mail: swamy_clri@hotmail.com Trees have been an important source of medicines. Several parts of innumerable trees have been in use in folklore and traditional medicines from the days of yore and form part of Indian medicinal systems.  In reference  ‘Vibhitakah’  known as ‘Thare mara’ in Kannada is…