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Calophyllum Inophyllum-----புன்னை மரம்

BINTANGOR PANTAI  in MALAY

Tamanu (Calophyllum inophyllum)

“The beauty of some plants is that they occur in the folklore and ethnopharmacy of more than one country and so we are able to make comparisons between the ways in which that plant has been used medicinally and culturally.

 Tamanu or Calophyllum inophyllum has proved that its virtues not only withstand the scrutiny of independent traditional use, but also can be proven in modern in vivo studies to be as effective as its legend suggested.”

A.C. Dweck International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2002, 24, p1.

Tamanu Oil has been used traditionally in the South Pacific as a local medicine for a variety of purposes. The chemistry is complex and unusual, perhaps helping to explain some of the impressive physiological actions possessed by this plant. One of the many possible reasons for such incredible results and diversity of uses is Tamanu’s unique absorption properties. This enables the oil to reach all three layers of the skin: epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.

Tamanu oil has been proven to have cicatrizing, antibacterial, anti-neuralgic and anti-inflammatory properties. This combined with it’s unique absorption ability has resulted in Tamanu being used as a treatment for ailments ranging from scars, cuts, burns, rashes, stings, psoriasis, eczema and sores to rheumatism, neuralgia and sciatica.
Containing three classes of lipids: neutral lipids, glycolipids, phospholipids, and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent called calophyllolide.
 The oil also contains a totally new fatty acid called calophyllic acid. Calophyllic acid and a novel antibiotic lactone also present in the oil are responsible for the oil’s amazing cicatrizing power which promotes the formation of new skin tissue. This ability to rapidly regenerate new skin accelerates healing and the growth of healthy skin to such an extent that Tamanu was historically used for amputations and

 leprosy.
In 1918, Tamanu Oil was so powerful in its curative properties that the French Pharmacopoeia conducted research and clinical tests resulting in the use of the oil not only topically, but orally and by injection. However, the use of the oil in Europe virtually disappeared after the late nineteen thirties as laboratories, for financial reasons, tried to use species of Tamanu trees from other countries.
The poor curative properties of this low-grade Tamanu oil gradually destroyed the strong medicinal following establish, sending the product into obscurity. Another factor of particular significance was the inability to stabilize the oil. Pure Tamanu oil, much like highly therapeutic honeys, has a very high crystallization-solidifying point. This can result in a crystallized-solid state, which would have been common in the cooler climates of Europe.

 An important fact to note is that if the oil does not have this characteristic it has either been heat treated or blended. In order to stop this process the oil must be heated to such extreme temperatures that the biochemical and physical properties of the oil change (the enzyme and temperature related actives - which are responsible for the very biological and therapeutic properties Tamanu is used for). Or blended to such a proportion that another oil’s properties dominate, lowering the crystallization-solidifying point. Either treatment would have a significant effect on the oil’s therapeutic benefits.

Like many herbs around the world different varieties of the same species combined with geographic location, climatic conditions and processes result in differing activity levels and thus curative properties.
 Tamanu is no exception. Oil derived from the South Pacific has proven to be superior to other “Tamanu Oils” from around the world as can be seen by scientific analysis and treatment results. With the average Tamanu tree producing around 100kg of fruit per year, from which approximately 10kg of oil can be extracted, the need to produce the highest quality product is critical. The quality of oil from the South Pacific is also differentiated through the harvesting, drying and manufacturing process, which is just as critical as the raw material. Firstly, the time of harvest is critical to ensure the optimal activity level. This is followed by drying methods, and while “traditionally sun dried” has a nostalgic ring to it, Tamanu is no different to 95% of all therapeutic natural products around the world where the sun breaks down and destroys key active compounds.
Therefore, Nature Corp Tamanu nuts are all dried in a temperature controlled oven. The dried nut kernels are then cold-pressed and filtered through a centrifuge creating a one hundred percent pure Tamanu Oil.

Clinical Trial by Beausoleil, C., Lehman, L. et al. Evaluation of the Ability of One Test Product to Improve the Appearane of Scars (2001)
This study evaluated the ability of one test product to improve the appearance of scars. Subjects with visually obvious, aged scars (1 year or more) were utilized for the study. The subjects were restricted from using any moisturizing products on the scarred area for a 7-day pretest period and throughout the 8-week test period. The 0.5-ml aliquots of the product were applied to the scarred area twice a day for 8 consecutive weeks. Product applications were performed by the subjects and recorded on a product application tracking form provided to them. The subjects were evaluated prior to product application (baseline) and each week for 9 weeks at the testing facility. Visual ratings of scar appearance (colour, roughness and degree of difference from surrounding normal skin) and scar size measurements (length and width) were performed. Quantitative measurements of skin colour for melanin (darkness) and haemoglobin (redness) were made on the scarred and adjacent normal skin areas using a Mexameter MX 18. Quantitative measurements of skin hydration were also performed on the same sites. Digital photographs of the scar were taken prior to the product application (baseline) and again at the end of week 8. The subjects completed a self-evaluation questionnaire regarding their scar’s appearance prior to product application (baseline) and again at the end of week 8. The subjects also completed a product questionnaire that assessed their likes and dislikes of the product.

A significant improvement in the appearance of scars after 6 weeks of Tamanu oil use was observed visually. This improvement continued through to week 8 of the study. The overall size of the scars consistently decreased throughout the study. The length of scars was reduced by an average of 0.28 cm, and the width by an average of 0.12cm. Thanks to www.911balsom.com

This unusual carrier oil, cold pressed from the fruit of a shrub that grows in Madagascar, in the South Pacific, in Southern Africa, and in many islands in the Southern Hemisphere is believed to havepain relieving effects,making it useful for rheumatism, arthritis, sciatica, facial neuralgie, etc. Useful for lesions due toherpes and/or shingles(especially with the addition ofRavensara Aromatica Essential Oil.)

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Some sources recommend it for cellular regeneration, saying it is a powerful healer for burns, cuts, etc. Donna Maria recommends it in mature skincare blends. It may also help with eczema, burns, rashes and insect bites. I have seen it recommended in skincare blends for mature skin, and seen a lot of folks talking about using it to help relieve eczema.thanks www.naturegift.com

KUCHING, Malaysia.(WNL)- Bintangor belongs to the family Guttifarae, which includes the mangosteen. There are over 50 species of Bintangor (C.lanigerum), found mostly in western Sarawak; of this number, two are now known to have medicinal value. To the local population the Bintangor is known mostly as a timber tree of good quality, with an attractively grained wood.

Bintangor grow in the lowland and hill forests; some even thrive on poor, sandy soil. The different types of Bintangor are identified by the structure and veneration of their leaves. The larger kinds of Bintangor can attain a girth of up to 10 feet.

At the beginning of the current project, the research team asks the Forest Department to supply 50 kg of Bintangor resin. The good news is that the healing sap can be obtained without killing the tree; the bad news, as far as Forest Officer Hj. Osman Ismawi was concerned, is that each tree yields less than gram of resin per tapping. Bintangor don’t grow densely; lots of arduous footwork went into collecting the necessary quota of latex.

Besides locating and preserving the valuable tree, Hj. Osman’s team is also collecting seedlings for systematic plantation. Some of the these are planted in groves, others scattered in clearing inside virgin forests. " The Bintangor is a handsome tree!’ the veteran forester says with pride. " Calophyllum, means ‘beautiful leaf’," see how glossy, how delicately veined? It is beautiful!"

KUCHING, Malaysia (WNL)- "AIDS Cure From Sarawak Rainforest!" the headlines trumpeted when the 100-foot Bintangor tree made is debut as a potential natural remedy in the late 1980s: if only thing were that simple!

The Bintangor story starts in 1986. Scientist from the Harvard University Arboretum and The University Of Illinois, Chicago, teamed up with the Forest Department of Sarawak, a Malaysia state on the island of Borneo.

The aim of the study was to interview traditional healers and combs the rainforest for new substances, possibly with tumour-arresting properties; the project was funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the USA.

After several years of jungle bashing, two varieties of Bintangor (Calophyllum lanigerum) were identified as "Posibble HIV-inhibiting" compounds: Calanolide A could be extracted from the leaves and twigs, and Costatolide (also known as Calanolide B) from the latex (sap) of the tree.

This was good news in more ways than one: The world urgently needs new and hopefully better drugs to combat the AIDS pandemics and the Bintangor flourishes even in longed-over forest. Calanolide B is present in the latex which can be sustainably harvested by tapping, without destroying the tree, and Calanolide A, because it is rare, can be recreated synthetically.

In 1993, Calanolide A was approved by the NCI for pre-clinical trails. But there was still a long way to go.

"we know what Calanolide does in the test tube: it inhibits the proliferation of HIV," explains Dr. Tuah J. Jenta, a Malaysia Scientist with a degree in physical chemistry which is actively engaged on the Bintangor project. Educated in the UK, Dr Jenta lectured the University of Sarawak (UNIMAS) for a couple of years, just at the time when the Bintangor wave crested. "The pre-clinical trials were encouraging enough to justify the commencement of clinical trials," he notes.

After the pre-clinical trial MediChem, an 11-year-old biotech firm based in Lemon Illinois, was invited to join in strategies alliance with the state Government of Sarawak based Sarawak MediChem Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was special formed for the purpose of developing and clinically testing Calanolide A, an anti-HIV-inhibiting compound derived from the Bintangor tree.

Calanolide A inhibits HIV by attaching itself to an enzyme that the virus needs to reproduce, disabling the reproduction process. The clinical trials consisted of testing Calanolide A’s safety, according to FDA standards, in normal, healthy volunteers. The tests went well in establishing that the drug is well-tolerated and had no serious side effect, according to Thomas Flavin, a MediChem advisor and architect in the deal.

"They (the Sarawak side) benefit by learning the process and making contacts over here," Michael T. Flavin, president and founder of MediChem, told a business magazine in May 1998.

"The alliance calls for an information and technology exchange.

Sarawak scientist, whose salaries and living expenses are covered by their government, are in Lemont working to develop the potential AIDS drugs.

We benefit because these scientist are highly trained and contribute right away to the project."

The state government of Sarawak provided a required license for MediChem, which will allow the company to develop Calanolide A commercially. The Sarawak Government also helps with financing the project. Should Sarawak MediChem Pharmaceutical’s drug prove marketable, Sarawak and MediChem will split the revenues equally.

Dr. Jenta represents the Sarawak Government’s interest in MediChem. His official designation is "Treasurer," but he takes an informed interest in the research and Developments. Though stationed in Illinois, his work demands frequent trips to Sarawak.

In the USA, the slow process of testing Calanolide A grinds on. Phase IA studies, which have been completed, are designed to define safety limits.

Phase IB has started with the selection of volunteers for actual testing. HIV positive persons are alerted through hospitals, even in the internet. Volunteers are very carefully informed of the potential risks and benefits of the programme designed to control the proliferation of HIV. The company is testing a synthetic form of the compound they found in the Bintangor tree on 32 HIV-positives patients.

The testing lasts six months and is being performed at six research centers across the United States. The test results will shed light on blood concentration and other physiological effects of two daily doses of the drug.

Phase II will assess the therapeutic potential of Calanolide A, and establish how the drug combines with others. Optimum does have to be determined, side effect monitored. "HIV treatment is not a one time dose, like popping a pill for a headache," Dr. Jenta explains, "It’s a long-term exercise. Frankly, there’ insufficient clinical data to say that if you take this drug for 15 years you will be cured; no HIV drug has been around for more then 10 years. HIV mutates all the time, it becomes resistant to standard drugs. There is a need for more, better HIV drugs. The Calanolide programme has a lot of potential."

According to Thomas Flavin, Phase II testing will probably begin in July 1999 and the volunteers will be monitored for six months. If all does well, Calanolide A could be ready for commercial by September 2000. Is there such thing as an HIV preventative? All the drugs now being used aim at preventing the developing of full-blown AIDS in a HIV patient, but none can stop a person from contracting HIV.

Will Calanolide be expensive? The pricing mechanism is dictated by the pharmaceutical companies, and they are frequently criticized for greed. Glaxo, for example, has reduced the cost of its HIV drugs, so other companies may follow suit. The problem is that a new drug may consume millions before it reaches the market, if it ever does. Ten substances may be tested before one is found to be successful; the end user of the one miracle cures pay for the nine duds.

Bintangor researcher has cost millions already, and to date there are no guaranteed results or profit. As Calanolide passes the various tests, Sarawak MediChem exploring the idea of licensing its commercial production to a pharmaceutical giant with a huge manufacturing capacity and marketing network. "The new drug is arousing interest international gatherings like the 12th World Conference on AIDS in Geneva recently," says Dr. Jenta.

"Interested parties can approach us. If there’s potential for commercial partnership, the mechanism mechanisms for facilitating this are in place."

One main objective of the Calanolide A programme is to demonstrate the usefulness of natural products, even if they need to be synthesized for volume. Supplies of Calanolide A from natural resources are insufficient for commercial application. The fact that the drug molecule is reason enough to preserve the forest from which sprang. Both synthetic and natural substances are included in the tests.

Inspired by the Bintangor story, an Australian firm from Melbourne, AMRAD Natural/Pharmaceutical Products, has recently started to look for new medicine in the Sarawak’s jungle. All field exploration has to be done under the auspices of the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre, a governmental body which supervises the commercial exploitation of the state’s natural resources.

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By Heidi Munan

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Solanum Nigrum

The Black Nightshade is an annual plant, common and generally distributed in the South of England, less abundant in the North and somewhat infrequent in Scotland. It is one of the most cosmopolitan of wild plants, extending almost over the whole globe.

In this country, it is frequently to be seen by the wayside and is often found on rubbish heaps, but also among growing crops and in damp and shady places. It is sometimes called the Garden Nightshade, because it so often occurs in cultivated ground.

---Description---It rarely grows more than a foot or so in height and is much branched, generally making a bushy-looking mass. It varies much according to the conditions of its growth, both as to the amount of its dull green foliage and the size of its individual leaves, which are egg-shaped and stalked, the outlines bluntly notched or waved. The stem is green and hollow.

The flowers are arranged in clusters at the end of stalks springing from the main stems at the intervals between the leaves, not, as in the Bittersweet, opposite the leaves. They are small and white, resembling those of Bittersweet in form, and are succeeded by small round berries, green at first, but black when ripe. The plant flowers and fruits freely, and in the autumn the masses of black berries are very noticeable; they have, when mature, a very polished surface.

On account of its berries, the Black Nightshade was called by older herbalists 'Petty Morel,' to distinguish it from the Deadly Nightshade, often known as Great Morel. Culpepper says: 'Do not mistake the deadly nightshade for this,' cautiously adding, 'if you know it not, you may then let them both alone.'

In the fourteenth century, we hear of the plant under the name of Petty Morel being used for canker and with Horehound and wine taken for dropsy.

---Part Used---The whole plant, gathered in early autumn, when in both flower and fruit and dried. Also the fresh leaves.

When the plant grows at all in a bunchy mass, strip off the stems singly and dry them under the same conditions as given above for Belladonna leaves, tying several stems together in a bunch, however, spread out fanwise for the air to penetrate to all parts, and hang the bunches over strings, rather than in trays. The bunches should be of uniform size.

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---Medicinal Action and Uses---This species has the reputation of being very poisonous, a fact, however, disputed by recent inquiries. In experimenting on dogs, very varying results have been obtained, which may be explained by the fact that the active principle, Solanine, on which the poisonous properties of this and the preceding species depend, and which exists in considerable quantity in the fresh herb, varies very much at different seasons.

The berries are injurious to children, but are often eaten by adults with impunity, especially when quite ripe, as the poisonous principle is chiefly associated with all green parts. Cattle will not eat the plant and sheep rarely touch it.

It is applied in medicine similarly to Bittersweet, but is more powerful and possesses greater narcotic properties.

According to Withering and other authorities, 1 or 2 grains of the dried leaves, infused in boiling water, act as a strong sudorific.

In Bohemia the leaves are placed in the cradles of infants to promote sleep. In the islands of Bourbon and Mauritius, the leaves are eaten in place of spinach: and the fruit is said to be eaten without inconvenience by soldiers stationed in British Kaffraria. (Lindley's Treasury of Botany.)

It has been found useful in cutaneous disorders, but its action is variable, and it is considered a somewhat dangerous remedy except in very small doses.

The bruised fresh leaves, used externally, are said to ease pain and abate inflammation, and the Arabs apply them to burns and ulcers. Their juice has been used for ringworm, gout and earache, and mixed with vinegar, is said to be good as a gargle and mouthwash.

Besides the above-mentioned species, others are used for medicinal, alimentary, and other purposes. Some are employed almost universally as narcotics to allay pain, etc.; others are sudorific and purgative. Solanum toxicarium is used as a poison by the natives of Cayenne. S. pseudo-quina is esteemed as a valuable febrifuge in Brazil. Among those used for food, are S. Album and S. Æthiopicum, the fruits of which are used in China and Japan. Those ofS. Anguivi are eaten in Madagascar. S. esculentum and its varieties furnish the fruits known as Aubergines or Brinjals, which are highly esteemed in France, and may sometimes be met with in English markets; they are of the size and form of a goose's egg and usually of a rich purple colour. The Egg-plant, which has white berries, is only a variety of this. The Peruvians eat the fruits of S. muricatum and S. quitoense; those of S. ramosum are eaten as a vegetable in the West Indies. The Tasmanian Kangaroo Apple is the fruit of S. laciniatum; unless fully ripe this is said to be acrid. In Gippsland, Australia, the natives eat the fruits of S. vescum, which, like the preceding, is not agreeable till fully ripe, when it is said to resemble in form and flavour the fruits of Physalis peruviana. Of other species the leaves are eaten; as those of S. oleraceum in the West Indies and Fiji Islands, of S. sessiflorum in Brazil, etc.

Other species are used as dyes. S. indigoferum, in Brazil, cultivated for indigo. The juice of the fruit of S. gnaphalioides is said to be used to tint the cheeks of the Peruvian ladies, while their sisters of the Canary Isles employ similarly the fruits of S. vespertilia. The fruits of S. saponaceum are used in Peru to whiten linen in place of soap. S. marginatum is used in Abyssinia for tanning

 leather.Thanks botanical.com

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Cissus quadrangularis   pirandai பிரண்டை

Cissus quadrangularis is a perennial plant of the 

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grape family. It is commonly known as Veldt Grape or Devil's Backbone

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Dear friends we can see this plant growing abundantly in empty houses ans chinese and indian herbal found houses. This is a best medicine for cut wounds like saw or knife. With a bit of limestone or (chunnambu) and 4 or 5  stalks of pirandai you may grind and apply.It will heal with in 3 days. no doubt. I said only for new wounds.

It is probably native to India or Sri Lanka, but is also found in Africa, Arabia, and Southeast Asia. It has been imported to Brazil and the southern United States. It is very commonly known as asthisamharaka. As per Dr Jyotiraditya Agarwal (Chief Ayurvedic Consultant of Nidanam Clinic), Cissus has been used in various ayurvedic classical medicines to heal broken bones and injured ligaments and tendons.

Cissus quadrangularis reaches a height of 1.5 m and has quadrangular-sectioned branches with internodes 8 to 10 cm long and 1.2 to 1.5 cm wide. Along each angle is a leathery edge. Toothed trilobe leaves 2 to 5 cm wide appear at the nodes. Each has a tendril emerging from the opposite side of the node. Racemes of small white, yellowish, or greenish flowers; globular berries are red when ripe.Cissus quadrangularis' has been used as a medicinal plant since antiquity.

 In siddha medicine it is considered a tonic and analgesic, and is believed to help heal broken bones, thus its name asthisamharaka (that which prevents the destruction of bones).

 It is said to have antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anthelmintic, antihemorrhoidal and analgesic activities. It contains a rich source of carotenoids, triterpenoids and ascorbic acid. In a study in Cameroon, high doses of the extracts have been shown to have beneficial effects against obesity and associated oxidative stress. Its bactericidal effects on Helicobacter pylori hold promise as a potential treatment of gastric ulcers in conjunction with NSAIDtherapy. A weight loss supplement containing Cissus quadrangularis and other ingredients including green tea, soy, selenium, chromium, and B vitamins was evaluated in an 8-week trial. The supplement helped reduce body weight by 4-8% ( placebo 2.4%) a clinically significant weight loss.

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A study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of methanolic extract of Cissus quadrangularis Linn (CQ) on the healing process of experimentally fractured radius-ulna of dog. CQ treated animals revealed faster initiation of healing process than the control animals on radiological and histopathological examinations. The treated group also revealed a decrease in serum calcium level to a greater extent than the control group. Healing was almost complete on 21 st day of fracture in the treated animals and remained incomplete in the control animals. No significant alteration of serum calcium level was observed on 21 st day of fracture in both the groups.Thanks wikipedia

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Phyllanthus Emblica     நெல்லிக்கனி
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Amla Tree - Nellikai, Phyllanthus Embilca (Emblica offcinalis ...

Dear friends I sincerely  would like to appeal to the Malaysian Government to  consider  to plant as much Phylanthus Emblica on road sides to save the citizens  from illness and to give shade and also to stop the erosion of the land, during heavy rain.

The Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica, syn. Emblica officinalis) is a deciduous tree of the Euphorbiaceae family. It is known for its edible fruit of the same name.

Common names of this tree include amalaka in Sanskrit, amla (आँवला) in Hindi, Nellikai in Tamil , amlaki in Bengali, and amala in Nepal Bhasa

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The herb Phyllanthus emblica has gained interest as a potiential treatment for human bone disorders as well as diabetes patients.



The herb Phyllanthus emblica has gained interest as a potiential treatment for human bone disorders^[10] as well as diabetes patients.^[11]
The plant starts yielding after 4-5 years of planting. A mature plant gives (10yr old) around 60-70 kg fruit per year. Per kg contains 15-20 fruits. A well maintained tree gives yield up to around 70 years. Average fruit yield is 200kg per year in a good grafted fully mature tree. It costs around Rs 6 per kg. For major medicinal crops banks including NABARD arranging loans for cost of cultivation to farmers. So all farmers will use this oppurtunity and get better returns. Because present production level in India is too low compared to the population. Now we are producing only 2 lakhs tonnes/year only. By creating awareness among people about the health benefits of Amla, We can attain great demand. That time we need daily 2 lakhs tonnes of fruits.

Plant Anatomy The tree is small to medium sized, reaching 8 to 18 m in height, with crooked trunk and spreading branches. The branchlets are glabrous or finely pubescent, 10-20 cm long, usually deciduous; the leaves simple, subsessile and closely set along branchlets, light green, resembling pinnate leaves.The flowers are greenish-yellow. The fruit is nearly spherical, light greenish yellow, quite smooth and hard on appearance, with 6 vertical stripes or furrows. Ripening in autumn, the berries are harvested by hand after climbing to upper branches bearing the fruits.The taste of Indian gooseberry is sour, bitter and astringent, and is quite fibrous. In India, it is common to eat gooseberries, steeped in salt water and turmeric, to make the sour fruits palatable. Medical Research Indian gooseberry has undergone preliminary research, demonstrating in vitro antiviral and antimicrobial properties.Experimental preparations of leaves, bark or fruit have shown potential efficacy against laboratory models of disease, such as for inflammation, cancer, age-related renal disease, and diabetes. A human pilot study demonstrated reduction of blood cholesterol levels in both normal and hypercholesterolemic men. Although fruits are reputed to contain high amounts of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), 445 mg/100g,the specific contents are disputed and the overall antioxidant strength of amla may derive instead from its high density of tannins and other polyphenols.The fruit also contains flavonoids, kaempferol, ellagic acid and gallic acid. Traditional Uses In folk medicine, dried and fresh fruits of the plant are used. All parts of the plant are used in various Ayurvedic herbal preparations, including the fruit, seed, leaves, root, bark and flowers.According to Ayurveda, amla fruit is sour (amla) and astringent (kashaya) in taste (rasa), with sweet (madhura), bitter (tikta) and pungent (katu) secondary tastes (anurasas).Its qualities (gunas) are light (laghu) and dry (ruksha), the post-digestive effect (vipaka) is sweet (madhura), and its energy (virya) is cooling (shita). According to Ayurveda, amla is specific to pitta due to its sweet taste and cooling energy.However, amla is thought to balance vata by virtue of its sour taste, and kapha due to its astringent taste and drying action. It may be used as a rasayana (rejuvenative]] to promote longevity, and traditionally to enhance digestion (dipanapachana), treat constipation (anuloma), reduce fever (jvaraghna), purify the blood (raktaprasadana), reduce cough (kasahara), alleviate asthma (svasahara), strengthen the heart (hrdaya), benefit the eyes (chakshushya), stimulate hair growth (romasanjana), enliven the body (jivaniya), and enhance intellect (medhya). In Ayurvedic polyherbal formulations, Indian gooseberry is a common constituent, and most notably is the primary ingredient in an ancient herbal rasayana called Chyawanprash.This formula, which contains 43 herbal ingredients as well as clarified butter, sesame oil, sugar cane juice, and honey, was first mentioned in the Charaka Samhita as a premier rasayana or rejuvenative compound. Popularly used in inks, shampoos and hair oils, the high tannin content of Indian gooseberry fruit serves as a mordant for fixing dyes in fabrics. Amla shampoos and hair oil are traditionally believed to nourish the hair and scalp and prevent premature grey hair.[citation needed] In Hinduism, amla is regarded as a sacred tree worshipped as Mother Earth. thanks to www.vasista india.com

Amla strengthens the body, expel toxins from the body


 and improves defense mechanism of the body.


It is an essential vitamin to improve eye sight

Weakness of body, heart and mind shall be dispelled by taking fresh amla juice in betwen meals.


Massaging the head with amla oil, induces sound sleep and


 is good for hair. prevents premature graying of hair.


Amla is powerful food for the brain.


Studies show that Amla helps lower cholesterol


Amla also helps maintain the functioning of the liver


Increases Hemoglobin, Red blood cell count


Useful for Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma

As a rejuvenative herb, Amla nourishes all the body

tissues and accelerates the cell regeneration process. It

also cleanses  plasma and
blood.

For both men and women, Amla is helpful in maintaining

reproductive area health. Amla is excellent for


 strengthening the roots of your hair and maintaining its 


color and luster.

Dear friends You can buy this rare herb from Brickfields  in Malaysia and please make use of it. 

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Amla cleanses the mouth, strengthens the teeth

www.malasianherbals.com(36) Abutilon Indica துத்தி

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Abutilon indicum (Indian Abutilon, Indian Mallow

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 is a small shrub in the Malvaceae family, native to tropic and subtropical regions and sometimes cultivated as an ornamental. This plant is often used as a medicinal plant and is considered invasive on certain tropical islands.

 In traditional medicine, A. indicum is used as a demulcent, aphrodisiac, laxative, diuretic, pulmonary and sedative (leaves). The bark is astringent and diuretic; laxative, expectorant and demulcent (seeds); laxative and tonic, anti-inflammatory and anthelmintic (plant); analgesic (fixed oil); diuretic and for leprosy (roots) The whole plant is uprooted, dried and is powdered. In ancient days, maidens were made to consume a spoonful of this powder with a spoonful of honey, once in a day, for 6 months until the day of marriage, for safe and quick pregnancy. The leaves can also be used to treat ulcers, headaches, gonorrhea & bladder infection.

The plant is very much used in Siddha medicines. In fact, the root, bark, flowers, leaves and seeds are all used for medicinal purposes by Tamils. The leaves are used as adjunct to medicines used for pile complaints. The flowers are used to increase semen in men.

A methanol extract of A. indicum had some antimicrobial properties.A chemical compound, β-sitosterol, which has been identified as the active ingredient in many medicinal plants, is present in A. indicum and a petroleum ether extract provided larvicidal properties against the mosquito larvae Culex quinquefasciatus

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Abutilon indicum (Indian Abutilon, Indian Mallow; is a small shrub in the Malvaceae family, native to tropic and subtropical regions and sometimes cultivated as an ornamental. This plant is often used as a medicinal plant and is considered invasive on certain tropical islands.

Botanical name: Abutilon indicum    Family: Malvaceae (Mallow family)Common name: Indian Mallow, Country Mallow, Abutilon, Indian abutilon • Hindi: कंघी Kanghi • Marathi: पेटारी Petari • Tamil: Paniyaratutti • Malayalam: വെല്ലുരമ് Velluram •Telugu: Tuturabenda • Kannada: Tutti • Bengali: পোটারী Potari Synonyms: Sida indica Indian Mallow is an erect velvety-pubescent shrub with circular-ovate or heart-shaped leaves with coarsely crenate-serrate margins. The plant can reach up to 1-2 m. The leaves are alternately arranged, and have long stalks and have velvety, soft, pale hairs on them. Orange-yellow flowers, 2-3 cm across, occur solitary in axils, on long stalks, 4-7 cm. Orange-yellow petals are triangular-obovate, 1 cm long or slightly more, staminal-tube hairy with stellate hairs. Fruit is quite interesting - it is circular in shape, consisting of 11-20 radiating hairy carpels, brown when dry; each carpel flattened, somewhat boatshaped. Seeds are kidney-shaped. The plant is a weed commonly found on disturbed land. Flowering: September-April Medicinal uses: Extract of water-soaked dried seeds is used as purgative. Leaves are used as tonic. Roots are taken as infusion in fever. Thanks to flower of India

      

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