HADJOD

 

Hadjod is a member of the Vitaceae family and is native to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Africa's hot and dry areas. The Hadjod tree reaches a height of 1.5 metres, with branches that divide into four pieces or form a quadrangular pattern. The leaves are brilliant green and have three lobes with sharp edges. When mature, this shrub produces white or jade blooms and red berries. Hadjod is edible in all parts, with the stem & leaves being used for culinary and medicinal uses.

Hadjod is now known all over the world for its great benefits for bone development and general health. As a result, purified Cissus quadrangularis extracts are mostly prepared and sold with in form of capsules, pills, and powders.

Hadjod Health Benefits: 

Strengthens Bones And Joints

Hadjod, which is high in calcium, magnesium, & the antioxidant resveratrol, promotes normal bone cell formation, regeneration, and proliferation, assuring the body's structural development.

 

The Digestive Process Is Regulated

Hadjod is a notable antibacterial agent that has beneficial effects on digestion. It is effective in aiding digestion by maintaining optimal gut flora and fighting intestinal bacteria including such E.coli.

 

Hepatic System Protection

Hadjod successfully protects the liver against fatty liver problems and bile duct diseases by containing high levels of vitamin C as well as the anti-inflammatory chemicals triterpenoids and beta-sitosterol.

 

It has aphrodisiac properties.

Hadjod's potent antioxidant content aids in the restoration of healthy sexual function in both men and women, and it also acts as  natural aphrodisiac, improving energy and endurance.

Detoxifies the body effectively

Hadjod efficiently flushes away excess food particles, fluids, and other hazardous leftovers from the system, avoiding their buildup in the kidneys, thanks to its high vitamin C and flavonoids content.

GAMBHARI BARK

Gambhari is a fast-growing deciduous tree that belongs to the Dashamoola plant family (group of ten roots). Gambhari is a well-known bitter tonic, and the fruits can be used as a general tonic in times of weakness. It is used to treat vata and pitta disorders. Gambhari's roots, fruits, and leaves have long been used as an anthelmintic, antibacterial, anti-diabetic, anti-aging, painkiller, diuretic, hepatoprotective, and antiepileptic. In May and June, the tree bears fruit.

Yellow thick, oil, resin, an alkaloid, and a little amount of benzoic acid may be found in its roots. Butyric and tartaric acids, as well as sugar and a small amount of tannin, make up the contents of fruits. Lutein, an antioxidant categorised as a flavonoid, may be found in its leaves.

Gmelina arborea's Practical Applications

• This plant has the ability to reduce inflammation and discomfort.

• Herb that helps the body's digestion and absorption.

• Heart health is aided by this supplement.

• Helps to keep blood pressure in a healthy range.

• It is utilised to increase brain function and has an intelligence-boosting property.

• Anti-aging agent made from natural ingredients.

• This is a natural herb that helps to avoid haemorrhages and boosts the body's power.

• It has the qualities of an excellent aphrodisiac.

• It has a diuretic effect.

• One of the most beneficial herbs for increasing milk supply in breastfeeding women.

• The fruits of the Gambhari tree are used to treat haemorrhoids.

• Its characteristics help to increase both the amount and quality of sperm.

• Gambhari fruit is also good for nourishing hair and promoting hair development.

• It can help to alleviate the burning feeling.

• The fruits of this herbal plant has been discovered to be a beneficial natural agent in the treatment of bleeding diseases such as nose bleeding, heavy periods, and so on.

• It is used to alleviate thirst, wounds caused by vata, and emaciation.

• Gambhari roots can also be used to treat ascites caused by Vata.

• It aids in the normalisation of an unusually high temperature.

• In TB, the fruits have beneficial anabolic properties that help to speed up the repair of cavitation inside the lungs.

• External application of a leaves' paste to the forehead relieves headaches, especially in cases of fever.

• Its root decoction can be used to treat abdominal malignancies.

• Flowers are used to treat Leprosy.

• Hallucination, piles, stomach discomfort, burning feelings, fever, tridoshas illnesses, and urinary infection can all benefit from root and bark.

 

BHILAWA- Indian marking nut

 

The Marking Nut Tree, also referred as Semecarpus anacardium, is a deciduous tree native to the Himalayan foothills. The tree was given the name "marking nut" because it was once used to mark clothing before they were washed.

Its fruit is 1-inch oblong fruit with a fleshy cup and a black and smooth surface. The juice of the fruit can be utilised to create a colour. The fruit resembles a cashew in that it has two parts: a delicious, edible upper piece and a smooth, black nut on the bottom.

Marking Nuts and Their Common Names

Semecarpus Anacardium is the botanical name for this plant.

Ekanayakam is the Tamil name for this plant.

Gujarati Name: Bhilamu, bhilamo English Name: Indian Marking Nut

Bhela, Bhelwa, Bhilawa, Bhilwa are all Hindi names for the same thing.

Health Benefits

1. It possesses aphrodisiac properties.

The qualities of the Marking Nut plant have been demonstrated to be comparable to those of an aphrodisiac, or a chemical that boosts libido and sexual desire. Because it has been shown to boost sperm count, it is often taken by men as a tonic to improve their fertility.

It can also be used to help with seminal leaking or premature ejaculation. It not only benefits males, but it also benefits women with uterine irritation and unpleasant menstruation.

2. Treats Patients Effectively Leucoderma

Leucoderma is an extremely rare condition that causes white spots & patches on the skin. Its literal translation is "white skin." Certain regions of the body lose their original colour and acquire white patches as a result of this illness. Leucoderma occurs so when human body lacks melanin, a pigment that gives the skin its colour.

Leucoderma, unlike other illnesses, is rarely unpleasant, infectious, or hazardous. However, there are occasional occasions when skin patches become red and cause extreme itching. In such cases, Marking Nut is said to be the finest medicine or therapy.

It provides a method for relieving the itching produced by red patches. To relieve the itch, medical doctors advised consuming only one teaspoon twice a day.

3. Diabetic Patients Will Benefit

Diabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar level is abnormally high. It is one of the most frequent disorders among elderly people all over the world. To operate, the human body need glucose and insulin. Glucose is derived from the foods you eat, and insulin aids glucose delivery to your cells.

Diabetes is a condition in which your body is unable to produce insulin and perform its functions. Marking Nut has been proven to assist manage blood glucose levels in the blood by lowering blood glucose levels.

 

4. It suppresses the growth of cancer cells.

One of the most fatal illnesses is cancer. Marking Nut has been shown in studies to have a substantial impact on a patient's health by interacting with human breast cancer cells, making it a possible chemotherapeutic agent.

Another study found that Marking Nut assisted in the removal of leukemic cells from internal organs and even leukemic animals' bone marrow. Despite the fact that many of the studies mentioned have showed great promise in the field of medicine, further research will be needed to determine the plant's limits.

 

5. Beneficial to Digestive Health

One of the numerous applications and advantages of the Marking Nut is that it stimulates the liver. The plant is recognised to help with a variety of health conditions, particularly those involving the digestive system. It can be used as a purgative, digestive aid, and to treat gastrointestinal problems.

It can also be used to treat appetite loss and other digestive-related issues like constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal distension, and a variety of other issues. The Marking Nut can be used to increase blood circulation, lower blood pressure, and prevent blood from accumulating in the rectal region.

6. Helps to relieve urinary incontinence

The involuntary discharge or leaking of urine inside the human body is known as urinary incontinence. Sources of stress including such coughing, pregnancy, obesity, & old age can cause a person to lose control of their bladder and pelvic floor.

Marking Nut is beneficial not only to the digestive system, and also to this ailment. Urinary incontinence has been proved to be cured by eating this Marking Nut with milk.

7. Assists in the treatment of atherosclerosis

This condition refers to the development of lipids in the arterial walls, which can cause blood flow to be impeded. Whenever this happens, the plaque may break, resulting in a blood clot that affects a number of arteries throughout your body.

An imbalance of antioxidants & pro-oxidants is a typical cause. Marking Nut is high in antioxidants, which assist maintain the equilibrium and prevent fat formation inside the artery walls. It reduces cholesterol absorption in the gut, preventing cholesterol buildup.

8. It guards against Hair is greying.

The use of Marking Nut is most usually suggested for serious health problems, but it may also assist with small ones like hair greying. The consumption of Marking Nut helps to prevent the development of early grey hair.

Consume one teaspoonful twice a day with milk if you wish to appear young for a long period.