Benefits of Latakaranja (Katkaranj or Kuberakshi) Ayurvedic Herb
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Introduction of Latakaranja (Katkaranj or Kuberakshi)
Latakaranja is an Ayurvedic herb. It is commonly called Gataran, Kalarchikai, and Fever nut. Its seed is in different features. When rubbed over a rough surface, it instantly becomes hot. It is also useful in many types of fever. Hence is known as Fever nut in English. It is widely used in treating malaria and is also a good anti-spasmodic herb. This plant is commonly found in the south and eastern part of India. The powerful health benefits of Latakaranja have made it one of the prominent herbs in the Ayurvedic system.
Botanical Name : Caesalpinia crista Linn.
Useful Parts for Latakaranja (Katkaranj or Kuberakshi) :
Root bark, leaves, and seeds.
Names in different languages for Latakaranja (Katkaranj or Kuberakshi) :
English name: Teri pods, Fever nut.
Hindi: Katuk Ranja, Karanjava
Malayalam: Kalanchikkru, Kazhanchi, Kalimarakam
Gujarati: Kanchaki, Kankachia.
Bengali: Lata Karancha.
Kannad: Gujugu, Gaduggu.
Tamil: Kalarkodi, Kalichikai.
Telugu: Guchepikka Kachkai, Gachakaya.
Health benefits of Latakaranja (Katkaranj or Kuberakshi)
The first and most important health benefits of Latakaranja are treating malaria and diabetes. It also helps in managing the symptoms of diabetes like frequent urination, weight loss, excessive thirst, and fatigue. It also helps in treating most types of fever. It is a natural memory enhancer. It improves brain function and supports good brain health. Due to these properties, it helps to treat mental disorders in Ayurveda. It manages neurodegenerative disorders like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Lata Karanja is beneficial to women who are experiencing menstruation issues. It helps to normalize irregular periods and alleviate severe menstrual cramps. Another powerful health benefit of Lata Karanja is its ability to suppress spasms and reduce muscular tension. This Ayurvedic herb is very helpful in managing cramps throughout the body. It also has a calming effect on the central nervous system and thus helps relax psychological tension.
The root bark, leaves, and seeds of this plant are used in Ayurveda for its medicinal properties. According to Ayurveda, Lata Karanja balances all the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). It has a bitter and astringent taste and has hot potency. It contains various chemical compounds like Caesalpinia, bonbucin, sitosterol, and phytosterol. It also has antimalarial, anthelmintic, antispasmodic, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and immunostimulant properties.
The following are the Ayurvedic medicines in which Latakaranja (Katkaranj or Kuberakshi) is the main ingredient
Ayaskriti, Himasagara tailam, and Anthrakutharam Gulika.
Latakaranja is an important Ayurvedic herb with lots of medicinal properties and has been used to treat different ailments. Latakaranja have anthelmintic, anti-inflammation, analgesic activity, antioxidant, anti-tumor, antimalarial properties.