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| Bauhinia
racemosa |
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| Name |
| Mountain Ebony |
| Biological
Name |
Bauhinia variegata, Bauhinia racemosa
Caesalpiniaceae |
| Other Names |
Mountain Ebony, Kanchnar, Kanchanar
Chuvanna mandaram, Kanchanaram, Kavidara |
| Parts Used |
| Bark, root, leaves, flowers, seed, gum |
| Remedies
For |
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.
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| Description |
| This herb is found in sub-Himalayan forests
of India, Burma, and several other countries. |
| Dosage |
Forms used: Emulsion, pill, paste, gargle, decoction. |
| Safety |
No information. |
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