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Herb Information
| Name: Mountain Ebony |
| Biological
Name: Bauhinia variegata, Bauhinia racemosa
Caesalpiniaceae
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| Other
Names: Mountain Ebony, Kanchnar, Kanchanar
Chuvanna mandaram,
Kanchanaram, Kavidara
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| Description:
This
herb is found in
sub-Himalayan forests of India, Burma, and several other countries.
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| Parts
Used: Bark, root, leaves, flowers, seed,
gum |
| Medicinal
Applications
Actions
Bark-alterative, tonic
Root-carminative
Flowers-laxative.
Uses
bleeding hemorrhoids
cough
diarrhea
dysentery
heartburn
hematuria
indigestion
malaria
menorrhagia
skin diseases
sore throat
TB
ulcer
Worms
Useful in haematuria and
menorrhagia. Decoction of the roots prevents obesity. Bark preparations
used in scrofuluous tumors.
Remedies incorporating
this herb
Kanchanar
Guggul: This is an
Ayurvedic remedy for ulcers, skin diseases, TB tumors, gonorrhea, and
edema. It is also prescribed to increase the white blood cells.
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| Dosage:
Forms used: Emulsion, pill, paste, gargle, decoction
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