Dr. Pankaj Oudhia ji, how Palash or Tesu (Butea monosperma) is used traditionally for treatment of kidney diseases. Please share you research work.
Dr. Pankaj Oudhia ji,
how Palash or Tesu (Butea monosperma) is used traditionally for treatment of
kidney diseases. Please share you research work.
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Parsa Phool Ke Durlabh Upyog means the rare use of Parsa flowers. Butea monosperma is locally known as Parsa. Parsa is well known tree of medicinal and religious importance in Chhattisgarh. The natural forests are rich in wild population of Parsa trees. It is present in almost all parts of Chhattisgarh. Parsa holds a reputed position as medicinal herb in different systems of medicine in India. The natives and traditional healers of Chhattisgarh are also having rich traditional medicinal knowledge about this herb. They use its all parts both internally as well as externally in treatment of many common diseases. Through the Ethnobotanical surveys conducted in different parts of Chhattisgarh, I have collected much information on traditional medicinal uses of Parsa. From the traditional healers of Chhattisgarh Plains, I got new information. The healers use its flowers in treatment of kidney pain. Although red colored flowers are common but the healers prefer the white colored flowers as medicine. The flowers are mixed with water in 1:10 ratio and the combination is boiled. The patients are advised to direct the fumes towards the painful part. According to the traditional healers this is a simple but promising use of Parsa Flowers. After boiling, when half quantity (of initial quantity) of water remains the boiling is stopped and decoction is collected. This decoction is given internally to the patients. Both internal as well as external uses of Parsa flowers cure the trouble effectively in very less time. Every time fresh decoction is used. The healers have deep faith in this use. They have acquired this knowledge from their ancestors and practicing it sincerely without any modification. In general the healers do not disclose the ingredient of this decoction to the patients. To hide its identity they add more herbs in it. They do not charge any fees for this treatment and also they are against its commercial exploitation. Many senior traditional healers informed that this decoction is beneficial for the troubles related to intestine but as other promising alternatives are available, the healers use it less commonly. The use of flowers for kidney troubles is limited with the traditional healers of Chhattisgarh Plains.
For the
botany, traditional and reported medicinal uses of Parsa, please read my
previous articles.
[Excerpts of
the research document.]
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