Medicinal herbs of Chhattisgarh, India having less known traditional uses. XXXIV. Bramhadandi (Tricholepis glaberrina, family: Compositae)
Medicinal herbs of Chhattisgarh, India having less known traditional uses.
XXXIV. Bramhadandi (Tricholepis glaberrina, family: Compositae)
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Although very few traditional healers of Chhattisgarh are aware of its medicinal properties and uses but Bramhadandi is one of the promising he useful in treatment of both male and females troubles. I have identified only 25 traditional healers specialized in use of Bramhadandi as medicinal herb. They use all parts as medicine both internally and externally. Its use in treatment of diabetes is now establishing it as important medicinal herb. In general, the traditional healers collect the whole herb from fields and dry it in shade. After complete drying the herb is converted into powder. Common names of Bramhadandi in India. Language/Region/Country Names Bengal Chhagaladandi, Vamanadandi Canarese Brahmadandi Gujarati Phusiarun, Talakanto Hindi Brahmadandi Marathi Brahmadandi Sanskrit Ajadandi, Brahmadandi, Kantapatraphala This powder is recommended with Kali Mirch (Black Pipper) in treatment of diabetes. The healers claim that at initial stages, diabetes can be managed easily with this herbal combination. I am trying to find out the research results to confirm the claims made by the healers that Bramhadandi is capable of regularizing the malfunction of pancreas. I have met and interviewed many patients getting relief after using this herbal ation. Many healers add more herbs in the combination but the all healers are not convinced with their approach. In general, the young healers prepare any formulation for diabetes by mixing all herbs having anti-diabetic properties like Neem, Karela (Momordica charantia), Jamun, Gudmar (Gymnema sp.) Etc. The senior traditional healers strictly oppose this combination. The herb powder of Bramhadandi is also used as sex tonic. The patients are advised by the healers to take a teaspoonful of herb powder twice a day with a glass of cow milk for quick results. It is considered as 'Poor man's sex tonic'. Many healers use the root powder with Asgandh (Withania somnifera) root powder and Gud (Jaggery) to get for powerful effect. In many parts of Chhattisgarh, in wedding Bramhadandi seeds are given as gift to new couples. As it is effective as well as easy to use, its popularity is increasing in both urban and rural areas. Many healers claim that it is promising and cheap alternative to wonder herb Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum). Through this article, I would like to attract the attention of the researchers engaged in research on medicinal properties and uses of Safed Musli herb. The fresh juice of Bramhadandi is a boon for the females having the problem of Safed Pani (Leucorrhoea). The fresh juice of whole herb is given with cow milk till complete cure. According to the traditional healers in case of non-availability, one can use the whole herb powder in place of juice with cow milk. In Korur region of Chhattisgarh the whole herb in combination with other herbs is used as blood purifier, both internally and externally, in case of skin troubles. In reference literatures, the use of root bark in urinary troubles and cough have also been mentioned but the healers of Chhattisgarh are not aware of this use. In Chhattisgarh, Bramhadandi grows as wasteland plant. In reference literatures related to weed science, it is described as wasteland weed. Botanically, it is a glabrous herb; stem erect, slender, branches and ribbed; leaves sessile, linear-oblong or lanceolate, spinous toothed or serrate, base of the cauline leaves not auricled; Flowers with heads 6-8mm long ovoid; Corolla purple, involucral bracts linear-lanceolate, Ciliate; pappus shorter than the achenes, yellowish brown, copious, Fruits achene, oblong, faintly ribbed. Flowering time November to February in Chhattisgarh conditions. According to Ayurveda, Bramhadandi is hot and bitter and useful in treatment of inflammations, leucoderma and skin troubles. Bramhadandi is not under cultivation as medicinal crop in Chhattisgarh. Also it is not in the list of non-wood forest produces of the state. The traditional medicinal uses of Bramhadandi in treatment of common but complicated troubles like diabetes, sexual debility and leucorrhoea indicate that there is a need of pay scientific attention towards this wasteland plant. I am confident that with the help of new research on this herb, this will become well known plant, instead of less known plant, in near future. Thank you very much for reading the article.
http://www.pankajoudhia.com/RA1.pdf
Research Note - Pankaj Oudhia © 2001,2002,2003 Pankaj Oudhia - All Rights Reserved
Although very few traditional healers of Chhattisgarh are aware of its medicinal properties and uses but Bramhadandi is one of the promising he useful in treatment of both male and females troubles. I have identified only 25 traditional healers specialized in use of Bramhadandi as medicinal herb. They use all parts as medicine both internally and externally. Its use in treatment of diabetes is now establishing it as important medicinal herb. In general, the traditional healers collect the whole herb from fields and dry it in shade. After complete drying the herb is converted into powder. Common names of Bramhadandi in India. Language/Region/Country Names Bengal Chhagaladandi, Vamanadandi Canarese Brahmadandi Gujarati Phusiarun, Talakanto Hindi Brahmadandi Marathi Brahmadandi Sanskrit Ajadandi, Brahmadandi, Kantapatraphala This powder is recommended with Kali Mirch (Black Pipper) in treatment of diabetes. The healers claim that at initial stages, diabetes can be managed easily with this herbal combination. I am trying to find out the research results to confirm the claims made by the healers that Bramhadandi is capable of regularizing the malfunction of pancreas. I have met and interviewed many patients getting relief after using this herbal ation. Many healers add more herbs in the combination but the all healers are not convinced with their approach. In general, the young healers prepare any formulation for diabetes by mixing all herbs having anti-diabetic properties like Neem, Karela (Momordica charantia), Jamun, Gudmar (Gymnema sp.) Etc. The senior traditional healers strictly oppose this combination. The herb powder of Bramhadandi is also used as sex tonic. The patients are advised by the healers to take a teaspoonful of herb powder twice a day with a glass of cow milk for quick results. It is considered as 'Poor man's sex tonic'. Many healers use the root powder with Asgandh (Withania somnifera) root powder and Gud (Jaggery) to get for powerful effect. In many parts of Chhattisgarh, in wedding Bramhadandi seeds are given as gift to new couples. As it is effective as well as easy to use, its popularity is increasing in both urban and rural areas. Many healers claim that it is promising and cheap alternative to wonder herb Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum). Through this article, I would like to attract the attention of the researchers engaged in research on medicinal properties and uses of Safed Musli herb. The fresh juice of Bramhadandi is a boon for the females having the problem of Safed Pani (Leucorrhoea). The fresh juice of whole herb is given with cow milk till complete cure. According to the traditional healers in case of non-availability, one can use the whole herb powder in place of juice with cow milk. In Korur region of Chhattisgarh the whole herb in combination with other herbs is used as blood purifier, both internally and externally, in case of skin troubles. In reference literatures, the use of root bark in urinary troubles and cough have also been mentioned but the healers of Chhattisgarh are not aware of this use. In Chhattisgarh, Bramhadandi grows as wasteland plant. In reference literatures related to weed science, it is described as wasteland weed. Botanically, it is a glabrous herb; stem erect, slender, branches and ribbed; leaves sessile, linear-oblong or lanceolate, spinous toothed or serrate, base of the cauline leaves not auricled; Flowers with heads 6-8mm long ovoid; Corolla purple, involucral bracts linear-lanceolate, Ciliate; pappus shorter than the achenes, yellowish brown, copious, Fruits achene, oblong, faintly ribbed. Flowering time November to February in Chhattisgarh conditions. According to Ayurveda, Bramhadandi is hot and bitter and useful in treatment of inflammations, leucoderma and skin troubles. Bramhadandi is not under cultivation as medicinal crop in Chhattisgarh. Also it is not in the list of non-wood forest produces of the state. The traditional medicinal uses of Bramhadandi in treatment of common but complicated troubles like diabetes, sexual debility and leucorrhoea indicate that there is a need of pay scientific attention towards this wasteland plant. I am confident that with the help of new research on this herb, this will become well known plant, instead of less known plant, in near future. Thank you very much for reading the article.
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