Benefits of Siris (Shris) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Siris (Shris)

Siris, also known as flea tree, Vegiai, Vaga, and Koko tree, is an essential Ayurvedic medicinal tree. It is a legume-family annual tree (Fabaceae). It has been grown all over the world. The bark, seeds, leaves, and fruits of Siris are utilized for therapeutic purposes in Ayurveda. This Ayurvedic herb is one of the most essential herbs in the Ayurvedic system because of its health advantages.

Botanical Name : Albizia lebbeck

Useful Parts for Siris (Shris) :

Bark, seeds, leaves, flowers

Names in different languages for Siris (Shris) :

English: Lebbeck, Fles tree, Koko
Hindi: Siris
Malayalam: Vaga
Bengali: Sirosh
Gujarati: Sarsado
Kannada: Bagemara
Tamil: Vegiai
Telugu: Dirisena Chettu

Health Benefits of Siris (Shris)

One of the important health benefits of Siris is its ability to treat poisonous animal bites. The presence of anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties treats wounds and other skin diseases. It helps improve skin complexion and detoxifies the skin. It acts as a blood purifier in Ayurveda. The powder of the Siris seeds is used for treating blood disorders and other blood-related health conditions. It is an effective remedy to cure all kinds of breathing problems. It provides relief from cough, cold, and chest congestions. The presence of powerful aphrodisiac properties in the Siris herb boosts sexual desire in men and improves the quality and quantity of sperms.

According to Ayurveda, Siris balances all the three doshas- Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. It has an astringent taste and a slightly hot potency. Other medicinal properties present in this herb are anti-spermatogenic, anxiolytic activity, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-poison, and anti-asthmatic properties.

Ayurvedic Medicines with Siris as the main ingredient are the following of Siris (Shris)

Devarvarishta, Vajraka Thilam, Brihat Marichadi Thaila, Ayaskriti and Dasgang Lepa.

Siris also called flea tree is an annual tree belonging to the legume family. It is used in the treatment of leucoderma, leprosy, asthma, piles, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Kidney diseases, skin diseases, itching, pruritus, wound healing, eye diseases, ulcers, syphilis, malarial fever, pain, inflammation, Pelvic pain during periods, cold and cough.