There are thousands of such trees and plants around us on earth, which are used to make many medicines due to their medicinal properties. Such trees and plants have great importance in Ayurveda. When it comes to Ayurvedic herbs, Tulsi, Amla and Aloe Vera are often talked about the most. But there are plants which are used in making medicines for the treatment of many diseases. One such plant is Saptaparni, which is considered to be a treasure trove of many nutrients including potassium and vitamins. It is very beneficial for our body. Its bark, leaves and seeds have proved to be a panacea in the treatment of many diseases.
Saptaparni tree can grow up to 130 feet. This is a poisonous tree. Flowers bloom on this tree in the month of October. The flowers of this plant emit a special strong fragrance at night, that is why not only in India but in many parts of the world, this tree is known as inauspicious and the abode of the devil. Saptaparni tree is a mine of medicinal properties. Its bark, leaves and seeds are used to cure many serious diseases. Its tree is quite big. It has long leaves and white flowers. You will easily find it in parks and roadsides. Saptapran plant has many medicinal properties. By using it you can get rid of many diseases.
Saptaparni provides coolness to the body
According to Ayurveda, Saptaparni tree is considered very beneficial for our health. It provides relief from diseases like cholesterol, viral fever, allergy, heart etc. It helps in reducing fever associated with malaria as well as fever caused due to infection. Saptaparni is helpful in providing coolness to the body.
It is used in these diseases
Dr. Amit Verma (MD Medicine), doctor of District Hospital Barabanki, said that the Saptaparni plant is known by many names in Ayurveda like Satveen, Saptaparna, Chhatim, Yakshini Vriksha, Chhitvan, and Satauna. In English it is called Deviltree, Ditabark or Satanwood. It prevents cholesterol in the blood muscles of the heart, which reduces the nutrition of cholesterol. Due to which the risk of heart attack is reduced. Apart from this, Saptaparni is considered an effective medicine for reducing weakness, healing wounds, malaria, impotence, jaundice and many other types of health problems. After delivery, the mother is given the juice of its bark, which increases her milk production.
Effective in treating malaria
Dr. Amit Verma said that it is widely used as an antidote for snake bites. If someone is having severe diarrhea then drinking the extract of its bark stops the diarrhea. Anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-malarial properties are found in it, which proves effective in the treatment of malaria.
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