The chaulmoogra tree is also known as Hydnocarpus wightiana, Hydnocarpus kurzii and Taraktogenos kurzii. It is a tropical tree found in Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. The tree's seeds have been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for various skin ailments, and its oil is used in the treatment of leprosy. It is also known as the "great-leaved chaulmoogra" or simply "chaulmoogra" in some regions. The tree is highly valued for its medicinal properties, and its various synonyms reflect its importance to traditional medicine in the region.