VARUN
Latin Name- Crataeva nurvala
Family- Capparidaceae
Synonyms- Kumaraka, Tiktasaka, Sakadruma
Introduction- It is a medium sized deciduous tree. The leaves are trifoliate therefore it is also known as three leaved caper. Bark is greyish with horizontal lines with small warty protuberances.
Part Used- Root bark, Stem bark, leaves
Uses- 1. The decoction of root and stem bark is used to get rid of Renal Calculus.
2. The decoction of root taken with honey destroys Gandmala ( Cervical adenitis)
3. The paste of leaf is used in Kikkasa (Striae gravidarum)
Important Formulations- Varunadi kwatha, Varun Sigru kwatha, Varunadi ghrita
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| Trifoliate Leaf of Crataeva nurvala |
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| Fruit of Crataeva nurvala |
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| Bark of Crataeva nurvala |
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