The Toon, Red Cedar, Cedrela toona Roxb, Toona ciliata – Ayurvedic Uses & Benefits

Dr Vikram Chauhan01 Sep, 2025Health

Toona ciliata M. Roem, formerly known as Cedrella toona Roxb., is a significant medicinal plant belonging to the Meliaceae family. It is commonly referred to as Tooni in Sanskrit and Red Cedar in English. It holds an important place in traditional medicine. The plant is traditionally used for its antileprotic, bitter tonic, and anthelmintic properties.