Ebony tree: Ebony

Ebony, known as “Tendu” in Ayurveda, is a hardwood tree native to several regions including India. While it is not a commonly used medicinal plant in Ayurveda, some parts of the tree have been mentioned for certain therapeutic purposes: It is best known for being one of the trees that yield ebony. The wood of this tree is called Ceylon Ebony or India Ebony, but often simply called "ebony". It is a medium-sized evergreen, reaching 20-25 m tall. The leaves are entire, about 6-15 cm long and 3-5 cm broad, elliptic-oblong. The Indian Ebony Tree, scientifically known as Diospyros ebenum, is a remarkable species that has captivated the hearts of many with its beauty, utility, and cultural significance. Ebony is a dense black, or near black, hardwood. It is most commonly yielded by some species in the genus Diospyros. Note that most species in this genus do not yield black woods, with the tree that supplies persimmons as a well-known example. Like many woods, ebony is dense enough to sink in water. It is finely textured and has a subtle luster when polished. [1] The word ebony comes from the Ancient Egyptian hbny, through the Ancient Greek ἔβενος (ébenos), as well as Latin and ...