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Bauhinia variegata
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.

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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