Health Benefits Of Rakta Chandan

Rakthachandan is rich in phenolic phytocompounds that exhibit antioxidative and hypolipidemic activities and thereby protect the liver and heart against a wide variety of pathological conditions by inhibiting lipid synthesis.

As per Ayurveda, an imbalance of pitta dosha leads to stomach ulcers. Rakthachandan is rich in sita( cold) and pitta balancing properties that help to prevent the symptoms of ulcers like inflammation, irritation, burning sensation, and bleeding. .

The ropan( wound-healing) property of Rakta Chandan helps to cure wounds very fastly. Rakthachandan is also rich in an angiogenic activity that helps to generate new blood vessels from the preexisting ones. Rakthachandan can improve the overall health of the skin by providing sufficient nourishment to our skin cells. The anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of rakta chandan help to prevent acne and pimples. .

The bark and heartwood of Rakthachandan are rich in flavonoids and protect the liver against chemical-induced toxicity. The hepatoprotective property of raktha chandan suppresses hepatic fibrosis in chronic liver injury. .

The role of rakta chandan in the treatment of cancer has been widely accepted in Ayurveda. Rakthachandan is rich in bioactive compounds like cytotoxic and anticancer properties that help to cure various types of cancers like breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and pancreatic cancer.

From the ancient period onwards, drinking water in the heartwood cup has been widely practiced in Ayurveda to cure diabetes. The bark of rakta chandan helps lower blood sugar levels by enhancing insulin secretion due to its anti-diabetic property.

Rakthachandan is rich in antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that help to prevent the entry of bacterias and viruses into the body. .

Rakthachandan is rich in anti-inflammatory properties that help to cure various inflammatory conditions effectively. .

Rakthachandan is very effective in managing high cholesterol due to the rich content of certain antioxidants. .

The astringent and drying properties of rakta chandan helps to manage dysentery positively. .

According to Ayurveda, an imbalance of Vata and Pitta dosha leads to swelling in the affected area. The anti-inflammatory and pitta balancing properties of rakta chandan helps to cure edema effectively. .

As per Ayurveda, Kapha imbalances lead to the development of cough. The generation of excess kapha leads to the accumulation of mucus in the respiratory tract. The sita( cold) and kapha balancing property of rakta chandan helps to manage cough effectively. .

The sita( cool) and pitta balancing property of rakta chandan helps to prevent the symptoms of headache and ensures calming effect. .