SHAMI TREE / BANNI TREE/ VANNI MARAM - Vanni Tree (Prosopis Spicigera) is a holy tree in hindu tradition belongs to Fabaceae. However this is very rare and found only in a few places. Vanni tree is worshipped on Vijaya Dasami since gave relief to Parvati by its shade when she was tired.Shami is a rare medicinal tree. It is used to reduce a variety of other ailments such as asthma, bronchitis, dysentery, leucoderma, leprosy, muscle tremors and piles.