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கடலழிஞ்சில் - (Salacia reticulata wight )
கடலழிஞ்சில்- Salacia reticulata wight
Salacia is a climbing, perennial, woody shrub also known as ponkorandi in Tamil, Kothala himbutu in Sinhala and Saptachakra in Sanskrit which means 7 wheels, when the root is cut it shows 7 wheel like structure. Salacia is a native herb to India and Srilanka.
Facts:
Mugs made from the Salacia woods are used by peoples with Diabetes to drink water .
Useful Part : Root Bark
Medicinal Uses :
- Salacia helps in treating diabetes.
- Salacia is used for treating thirst , itching skin , diarrhea , asthma , gonorrhea , joint pain (rheumatic ) , obesity and menstrual problems .
- Salacia extract have been shown to decrease plasma glucose , insulin levels, decrease HBA1c and modulate serum lipid levels .
- It is used as an supplementary food in japan to prevent diabetes and obesity .
- External application of the paste made from the roots of Salacia reticulata helps to treat swelling and pain.
- Root powder helps to treat dysmenorrhea .
- External application of the root paste helps to treat external piles.
The decotion of the plant salacia may cause abortion , if given in a longer dose or for a long duration of time .Hence intake of drug should be avoided during pregnancy.
Disclaimer :
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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