Benefits of Amaltas (Aragvadha) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Amaltas (Aragvadha)

Amaltas, also known as Golden Rain Tree with beautiful hanging yellow flowers is a miraculous herb in Ayurveda. It is usually medium-sized, growing to a height of 25 cm. It is also widely seen in India, various parts of Southeast Asia, Thailand, China, South Africa, Costa Rica, Guyana.

Botanical Name : Cassia fistula

Useful Parts for Amaltas (Aragvadha) :

Fruit, Root bark, Flower, Leaves

Names in different languages for Amaltas (Aragvadha) :

English: Purging Cassia
Hindi: Amaltas
Malayalam: Kanikonna
Bengali: Sondal
Gujarati: Garmalo
Kannada: Phallus
Tamil: Kondrem
Telugu: Rela

Health benefits of Amaltas (Aragvadha)

Amaltas is a wonder plant with several health benefits. Each part of this plant has therapeutic as well as curative value. The fruit pulp is used for both medicinal purposes and to heal wounds. The leaves are used for the preparation of ointments, creams, and poultices. The bark contains astringent-like properties and is used for relieving inflammatory conditions whereas the wood is durable and used in the manufacturing and furniture industries.

Amaltas has excellent digestive qualities. Thus, it promotes digestion and acts as a powerful remedy for constipation and other digestive issues. Amaltas contains strong antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, which are extremely effective in preventing infections like fever, common cold, sore throat, and other respiratory anomalies. Thus, it boosts immunity. It relaxes the cardiac system, by calming the mind, which is very beneficial for patients suffering from arrhythmias and palpitations. The anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer properties of Amaltas treat different types of ulcers like ulcerative colitis, peptic ulcer, canker sores or mouth ulcers, etc. It helps manage diabetes.

It is rich in bioactive ingredients and has strong purgative, carminative, antipruritic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Ayurvedic medicines with Amaltas (Aragvadha) ingredients are

Manasamrita Vatakam, Maha Manjistadi Kashayam, Kushta rakshasa taila, Maharasnadi Kashayam and Aragwadhadi kashayam.

Amaltas or Golden Shower Tree is blessed with a variety of health benefits. Its medicinal properties give relief from constipation, common cold, intestinal and skin disorders, boost immunity, promote cardiac functioning, treat wounds, cures dyspepsia, prevent flatulence, inflammation and also manage diabetes.