Medicinal herbs of Chhattisgarh, India having less known traditional uses. XVI. Nunegach or Vakeri Mool (Caesalpinia digyna, family Caesalpiniaceae)
Medicinal herbs of Chhattisgarh, India having less known traditional uses.
XVI. Nunegach or Vakeri Mool (Caesalpinia digyna, family Caesalpiniaceae)
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Nunegach or Vakeri Mool is one of the valuable herbs of Chhattisgarh used in treatment of diabetes and cancer. The traditional healers of Chhattisgarh use all parts of this herb both internally and externally in treatment of many common as well as complicated diseases. In Southern part of Chhattisgarh, this herb is known as Nunegach. Its Telugu name is also Nunegach. In southern par neighbouring state is Andhra Pradesh, and Telugu is main language in Andhra Pradesh. In parts of Chhattisgarh near to Maharashtra border, this herb is known as Vakeri Mool. I have yet not found its real local name. The traditional healers of Chhattisgarh, collect the oots after performing special worship and after boiling it in raw cow milk (i.e. without boiling), the roots are kept safely for future Botanical differences among major Caesalpinia species. Characteristics C. bonduc C. coriaria C.decapetala C.digyna C.pulcherrima 1) Habit Scandent or climbing shrub, branches hairy armed with straight prickles. Tall shrub or small trees, branches unarmed Scandent or climbing prickly shrubs, branches hairs with hooked or straight prickles. Scandent or climbing shrubs with uniformly scattered hooked prickles on glabrous or pubescent branches. Shrubs or small trees, sometimes with prickly branches. 2) Leaves Bipinnate, 30-45 cm long, rachis brown pubescent and bearing recurved spines, pinnae 5-10 pairs, leaflets 10-24 pairs, opposite elliptic-oblong, mucronate. Bipinnate, pari- or unipari-pinnate, 15 cm long, leaflets numerous, 6-7 mm long. Bipinnate, 10-35 cm long, leaflets 8-12 pairs, opposite, oblong, obtuse. Bipinnate, 15-30 cm long, leaflets 7-10 pairs, oblong, obtuse, sessile. Bipinnate, 10-45 cm long, leaflets 10-12 pairs, oblong, apiculate, mucronate, glabrous. 3) Flowers Yellow, in pedunculate, supra axillary and terminal, 15-30 cm long racemes, Bracts about one cm long, lanceolate. Yellow, in axillary and terminal dense panicles, 5 cm long. Bright yellow, in pedunculate 30-40 cm long terminal or axillary racemes. Bright Yellow, in supraaxillary and terminal racemes. Orange or yellow, interminal and axillary racemes. 4) Pods 5-7.5x3.8-5 cm covered with sharp wiry prickles. 7.5x1.2 cm twisted. 7-13x2-2.5 cm, glabrous, beaked Oblong, glabrous, fleshy, 4-5 cm long, constricted between seeds. Flattened, 5-8 cm long 5) Seeds 2, darl grey ----- 4-8. 2-4, dark brown, roundish 6-8. 6) Flowering and Fruiting time July-September and SeptemberNovember. October October-April October-December July-April The healers informed that the roots possess valuable medicinal properties. Its internal use can cure all types of wound effectively in very less time. In treatment of cancer, the healers use the roots both internally and externally. The powdered root is given with cow milk thrice a day (the dose depend upon the vitality of patients and severity if disease). The aqueous paste of root is applied externally in effected parts. After application of this paste, the healers suggest the patients to cover the paste with lukewarm leaves of Thura (Euphorbia neriifolia). The treatment continues till complete cure. In Chhattisgarh, very few traditional healers are specialized in treatment of complicated diseases like cancer. Common names of Caesalpinia digyna Languages Names 1) Assamese Teri 2) Bengali Umulkuchi 3) Myanmar Sunletthe 4) Hindi Vakerimul 5) Sinhalese Wakirimul 6) Telugu Nunugacha 7) Uriya Gila, Tari Through my Ethnobotanical surveys, I have noted twenty herbs that are used by these healers most frequently. Nunegach is one of this herbs. My guru, Shri Vishal Bharat, was also fond of this herb and on my request, he used it in treatment of visitors from different countries mostly from USA, successfully. As other healers, he treated many patients successfully, without taking any fees. I have seen its miracle healing effects in case of breast cancer. Last week, I attended one marriage ceremony at Kaknar village of Bastar region. During interactions with the natives, I got information on specific herb found in Tirathgarh region, that can be used potential anti-cancer drug. I am planning to visit and survey, this specific area very soon for further information. In Chhattisgarh, it is not wrong to say that majority of natural forests are still unexplored in terms of new herbs. Due to poor identification facilities, the young and difficult to get true identification. I have the local names of many herbs with its medicinal properties but I am unable to identify it. Mr. Mohammad Firoz of Jagdalpur city informed me that there is unique herb in Bastar region locally known as Ek Patti (Single leaf). This EK Patti herb completes its whole life cycle only with one leaf. The traditional healers use this herb in treatment of many complicated diseases. I personally feel that systematic research facilities can provide a great support to the interested researchers. Through this article, I would like to request the taxonomists to visit Chhattisgarh to guide and help us and also to get totally new experience. During the use of Nunegach in treatment of cancer, the traditional healers keep the patients in restricted diet. According to the healers, the heavy spicy food can make a beneficial herb, the harmful one. The healers also use this herb in treatment of jaundice, tuberculosis and syphilis. In treatment of diabetes, the leachates of roots are used. The fresh roots are dipped in water overnight and next day the leachate is given empty stomach to the patients. As mentioned earlier, very few traditional healers are aware of medicinal properties and uses of this herb, there is a strong need to document and conserve these uses. Nunegach is not in the list of non-wood forest produces of Chhattisgarh having regular demand. In reference literatures, I have not found much information on its medicinal uses and properties. I am describing its botany, I have noted from reference literatures. Nunegach is scandent or climbing shrub with uniformly scattered hooked prickles on glabrous or pubescent branches, leaves bipinnate, 15-30 cm long, pinnae 8-12 pairs, leaflets 7-10 pairs, oblong, obtuse, sessile. Flowers bright yellow, in supra-axillary and terminal racemes. Pods oblong, glabrous, fleshy, 4-5 cm long, constricted between seeds. Seeds 2- dark brown, roundish. Flowering time October-December. The Pods are known as Teripods in trade, yield about 28 percent tannin pod cases yield about 54 percent tannins. Although the above mentioned traditional medicinal uses are less in number but its use in treatment of cancer, makes this herb a valuable herb. The detailed and systematic scientific research studies on different aspects of this herb are essential, to establish this herb as potential medicinal herb in national and international drug markets. 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
Nunegach or Vakeri Mool is one of the valuable herbs of Chhattisgarh used in treatment of diabetes and cancer. The traditional healers of Chhattisgarh use all parts of this herb both internally and externally in treatment of many common as well as complicated diseases. In Southern part of Chhattisgarh, this herb is known as Nunegach. Its Telugu name is also Nunegach. In southern par neighbouring state is Andhra Pradesh, and Telugu is main language in Andhra Pradesh. In parts of Chhattisgarh near to Maharashtra border, this herb is known as Vakeri Mool. I have yet not found its real local name. The traditional healers of Chhattisgarh, collect the oots after performing special worship and after boiling it in raw cow milk (i.e. without boiling), the roots are kept safely for future Botanical differences among major Caesalpinia species. Characteristics C. bonduc C. coriaria C.decapetala C.digyna C.pulcherrima 1) Habit Scandent or climbing shrub, branches hairy armed with straight prickles. Tall shrub or small trees, branches unarmed Scandent or climbing prickly shrubs, branches hairs with hooked or straight prickles. Scandent or climbing shrubs with uniformly scattered hooked prickles on glabrous or pubescent branches. Shrubs or small trees, sometimes with prickly branches. 2) Leaves Bipinnate, 30-45 cm long, rachis brown pubescent and bearing recurved spines, pinnae 5-10 pairs, leaflets 10-24 pairs, opposite elliptic-oblong, mucronate. Bipinnate, pari- or unipari-pinnate, 15 cm long, leaflets numerous, 6-7 mm long. Bipinnate, 10-35 cm long, leaflets 8-12 pairs, opposite, oblong, obtuse. Bipinnate, 15-30 cm long, leaflets 7-10 pairs, oblong, obtuse, sessile. Bipinnate, 10-45 cm long, leaflets 10-12 pairs, oblong, apiculate, mucronate, glabrous. 3) Flowers Yellow, in pedunculate, supra axillary and terminal, 15-30 cm long racemes, Bracts about one cm long, lanceolate. Yellow, in axillary and terminal dense panicles, 5 cm long. Bright yellow, in pedunculate 30-40 cm long terminal or axillary racemes. Bright Yellow, in supraaxillary and terminal racemes. Orange or yellow, interminal and axillary racemes. 4) Pods 5-7.5x3.8-5 cm covered with sharp wiry prickles. 7.5x1.2 cm twisted. 7-13x2-2.5 cm, glabrous, beaked Oblong, glabrous, fleshy, 4-5 cm long, constricted between seeds. Flattened, 5-8 cm long 5) Seeds 2, darl grey ----- 4-8. 2-4, dark brown, roundish 6-8. 6) Flowering and Fruiting time July-September and SeptemberNovember. October October-April October-December July-April The healers informed that the roots possess valuable medicinal properties. Its internal use can cure all types of wound effectively in very less time. In treatment of cancer, the healers use the roots both internally and externally. The powdered root is given with cow milk thrice a day (the dose depend upon the vitality of patients and severity if disease). The aqueous paste of root is applied externally in effected parts. After application of this paste, the healers suggest the patients to cover the paste with lukewarm leaves of Thura (Euphorbia neriifolia). The treatment continues till complete cure. In Chhattisgarh, very few traditional healers are specialized in treatment of complicated diseases like cancer. Common names of Caesalpinia digyna Languages Names 1) Assamese Teri 2) Bengali Umulkuchi 3) Myanmar Sunletthe 4) Hindi Vakerimul 5) Sinhalese Wakirimul 6) Telugu Nunugacha 7) Uriya Gila, Tari Through my Ethnobotanical surveys, I have noted twenty herbs that are used by these healers most frequently. Nunegach is one of this herbs. My guru, Shri Vishal Bharat, was also fond of this herb and on my request, he used it in treatment of visitors from different countries mostly from USA, successfully. As other healers, he treated many patients successfully, without taking any fees. I have seen its miracle healing effects in case of breast cancer. Last week, I attended one marriage ceremony at Kaknar village of Bastar region. During interactions with the natives, I got information on specific herb found in Tirathgarh region, that can be used potential anti-cancer drug. I am planning to visit and survey, this specific area very soon for further information. In Chhattisgarh, it is not wrong to say that majority of natural forests are still unexplored in terms of new herbs. Due to poor identification facilities, the young and difficult to get true identification. I have the local names of many herbs with its medicinal properties but I am unable to identify it. Mr. Mohammad Firoz of Jagdalpur city informed me that there is unique herb in Bastar region locally known as Ek Patti (Single leaf). This EK Patti herb completes its whole life cycle only with one leaf. The traditional healers use this herb in treatment of many complicated diseases. I personally feel that systematic research facilities can provide a great support to the interested researchers. Through this article, I would like to request the taxonomists to visit Chhattisgarh to guide and help us and also to get totally new experience. During the use of Nunegach in treatment of cancer, the traditional healers keep the patients in restricted diet. According to the healers, the heavy spicy food can make a beneficial herb, the harmful one. The healers also use this herb in treatment of jaundice, tuberculosis and syphilis. In treatment of diabetes, the leachates of roots are used. The fresh roots are dipped in water overnight and next day the leachate is given empty stomach to the patients. As mentioned earlier, very few traditional healers are aware of medicinal properties and uses of this herb, there is a strong need to document and conserve these uses. Nunegach is not in the list of non-wood forest produces of Chhattisgarh having regular demand. In reference literatures, I have not found much information on its medicinal uses and properties. I am describing its botany, I have noted from reference literatures. Nunegach is scandent or climbing shrub with uniformly scattered hooked prickles on glabrous or pubescent branches, leaves bipinnate, 15-30 cm long, pinnae 8-12 pairs, leaflets 7-10 pairs, oblong, obtuse, sessile. Flowers bright yellow, in supra-axillary and terminal racemes. Pods oblong, glabrous, fleshy, 4-5 cm long, constricted between seeds. Seeds 2- dark brown, roundish. Flowering time October-December. The Pods are known as Teripods in trade, yield about 28 percent tannin pod cases yield about 54 percent tannins. Although the above mentioned traditional medicinal uses are less in number but its use in treatment of cancer, makes this herb a valuable herb. The detailed and systematic scientific research studies on different aspects of this herb are essential, to establish this herb as potential medicinal herb in national and international drug markets. Thank you very much for reading the article.
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