Bakuchi, a very common name in Ayurveda. In herbal society,
it is well known due to its special effect in many skin diseases. It is widely
used in many preparations.
Scientific
Name
Ø Psoralia
corylifolia
Local
Names
Ø Bakchi
(Hindi),
Ø Habuch
(Bengali),
Ø Babchi
(Gujrati),
Ø Psoralea
Seed (English),
Ø Bavanchalu
(Telugu),
Ø Karpokarishi
(Tamil).
Parts
Used
Ø Seeds
Ø Seed Oil
Interesting Facts
Ø It is an origin
of South Asia and well distributed in Indian subcontinent and China.
Ø From last
thousands of years it is in use as medicinal herb.
Ø It is an
evergreen plant with 4-9 meters in height.
Ø Bakuchi
plants can make non-obligate relationship with a number (More than 300) of
other plants.
Ø It is seen
that few plants can survive more than 100 years
Ø The plant parasitizes
the roots of other tree species, with a haustorium adaptation on its own roots,
but without major detriment to its hosts.
Ø Seeds are
generally used to spread by birds.
Ø December to
January is the time of trading of this plant due to high concentrate of its
alkaloids.
Medical Properties & Uses
Ø
Useful in treatment of Leukoderma.
Ø
Useful in Psoriasis.
Ø
Useful in ringworm infection.
Ø
Having anti-microbial activities.
Ø
Useful in nerve disorders.
Ø
Useful in Cough.
Ø
Useful in Breathing difficulties.
Ø
Useful in impotency.
Ø
Useful in chronic fever.
Ø
Useful in anaemia.
Ø
Useful in general weakness.
Ø
It improves our Immune system & helps in growing immunity.
Ø
Useful in digestion disorders.
Ø
Useful in minor cuts of skin.
Ø
Useful in controlling tumour growth.
Ø
Useful in premature ejaculation.
Ø
Useful in frequent urination,
Ø
Useful Incontinence-strengthens urinary sphincter
Preparations
Ø Khadirarista
Ø Cap. Bakuchi
Ø Powder Of
Bakuchi Seeds
Ø Bakuchi Oil
Ø Somraji Oil
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