Patranga Wood – Desi Jadi Buti is a small thorny tree, 6-9 m in height and 15-25 cm in trunk diameter with a few prickly branches. Leaves are double-compound, alternately arranged, 20-45 cm long, 10-20 cm broad, with 8-16 pairs of up to 20 cm long side-stalks.
Side-stalks are prickles at the base and with 10-20 pairs of oblong, 10-20 mm x 6-10 mm long leaflets, very oblique at base, rounded to notched at the tip.
Patranga Wood is used in the traditional medicines of various Asiatic countries. Modern research has identified various medically active compounds in the plant, particularly brazilin, which is found in the heartwood.
Brazilin has been shown to have a positive effect on the immune functions; plus a hypoglycemic action and increased glucose metabolism.
PATRANGA – PATANG WOOD – SAPPAN WOOD – CAESALPINIA SAPPAN Benefits:
Helps us in preventing and curing the following:
- Patranga Wood is also useful in unmade, apasmara as akshepahara; as kusthaghna and dahashamak. Its decoction should be given internally and used as uttarabasti as thereby it acts as Stambhan in rakta and shvetapradara.
- It is also used against inflammation, Decoction is used as diuretic and Roots, stems and seeds used as sedative and vulnerary.
- Very good anti oxidant and anti inflammatory agent. It is scientifically proven to have hepato-protective activity. Hence, useful in fatty liver changes and liver damage caused by excess of caffeine, paracetamol, alcohol etc.
- Because of its styptic nature, it is very good in healing mouth ulcers. Hence, it is an essential ingredient in Khadiradi Vati – used in Ayurvedic treatment of bad breath, oral ulcers, diseases of teeth etc.
Other Names:
Patranga, Patang Wood, Sappan Wood, Caesalpinia Sappan, PATANG LAKDI
Safety Information:
- For Natural Taste & Freshness, Keep it in cool and dry place.
- Avoid direct Sunlight & Do not Refrigerate.
- Store the contents in an Airtight Container after opening the package.
- All herbal medicine should be used under Medical Supervision only.
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