Benefits of Kachnar (Rakta Kanchan) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Kachnar (Rakta Kanchan)

Kachnar is a flowering plant that belongs to the legume family. The parts of the plants, such as leaves, flower buds, flowers, stems, stem bark, seeds, roots, etc., are used in Ayurveda to prepare medicines. Diseases like diabetes, thyroid, wounds, skin diseases, etc., can be effectively managed with Kachnar.

Botanical Name : Bauhinia variegata.

Useful Parts for Kachnar (Rakta Kanchan) :

Leaves, flower buds, flower, stem, stem bark, seeds, and roots.

Names in different languages for Kachnar (Rakta Kanchan) :

English: Camel’s Foot.
Hindi: Kachnal.
Malayalam: Vella mandaram.
Bengali : Raktha Knachan.
Gujarati: Kanchnar.
Kannada: Kanchanaara.
Tamil: Cem-mantarai.
Telugu: Kanchanamu.

Health benefits of Kachnar (Rakta Kanchan)

Kachnar has a prominent place in Ayurveda because all parts of the plant are used to prepare Ayurvedic medicines. The herb is rich in nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin B, and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, etc. Kachnar leaves are rich in antioxidants and hence help to control diabetes by reducing blood glucose levels. The herb helps to prevent skin diseases due to its high content of anti-inflammatory properties. Thyroid disorders can be effectively managed with Kachnar due to its deepana (appetizer) and tridosha balancing properties. The herb enhances metabolism and improves digestion as well. Menstrual disorders can be effectively managed with Kachnar because of its coolant properties. Kachnar helps in the formation of new cells and treats wounds effectively.

Kachnar (Rakta Kanchan) is a key ingredient in the preparation of the following medicines:

Kanchnaar Churna, Kanchnaar Guggul.