Benefits of Saptaparni Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Saptaparni

Saptaparni is a medium-to-large evergreen tree with a dense crown and a straight cylindrical bole. The species is native to India and is now present in China, South- and Southeast Asia, and Australia. It is a commonly planted ornamental plant in these areas. It is a toxic plant, but traditionally it is used as a medicinal plant for diseases and complaints.

Botanical Name : Alstonia scholaris

Useful Parts for Saptaparni :

Stem bark, latex, flower

Names in different languages for Saptaparni :

English: Dita, Milkwood Pine, Indian Devil Tree
Hindi: Satouna, Chitvan
Malayalam: Pala
Bengali: Chatim
Gujarati: Satvana, Saatavan
Kannada: Maddale
Tamil: Pala
Telugu: Edakula Ponna, Edakularity

Health Benefits of Saptaparni

It is an effective remedy for balancing all three doshas. It acts as a cardiac tonic and improves heart health. It treats skin diseases by detoxifying and purifying the blood. It improves digestive strength and relieves constipation, abdominal colic, bloating, etc. It helps treat abdominal colic and intestinal worms. It heals wounds quickly.

Another health benefit is that Saptaparni effectively treats bleeding disorders and asthma. It is used in the treatment of diabetes. Saptaparni has given a great benefit to women by increasing breast milk production and is also considered as an important ingredient in making Kashaya which is given to women after delivery. It boosts immunity and helps the new mother to avoid fever and cold.

Ayurvedic medicines with Saptaparni as the main ingredient are the following

Mahatiktam Kashayam, Aragwadhadi Kashayam, and Panchagavya ghrita.

Saptaparna is an herbal plant that has been traditionally used for various Ayurvedic medicinal preparations. It is used for the treatment of disease that occurs due to Tridosha. The tree has anti-cancer properties. It is a very useful herb as a blood purifier, antibacterial, skin diseases, and respiratory diseases.