Description
Oroxylum indicum
, commonly known as Shyonaka or the Midnight Horror Tree, is a prominent medicinal plant in Ayurveda used for its diverse therapeutic properties. Research and traditional practices in 2026 highlight its benefits across various body systems.
- Antioxidant & Liver Protection: Rich in flavonoids like baicalein and chrysin, it protects cells from oxidative stress and exhibits hepatoprotective (liver-shielding) properties.
- Wound Healing: Pastes made from its seeds or bark are applied topically to treat boils, wounds, and skin diseases like scabies.
- Potential Anticancer Activity: Studies have indicated cytotoxic and anti-metastatic properties that may inhibit abnormal cell growth
Key Therapeutic Benefits
- Respiratory Support: Decoctions of the root and stem bark are used to treat asthma, bronchitis, coughs, and sore throats.
- Digestive Health: It is an effective remedy for diarrhea, dysentery, and intestinal worms. The seeds also act as a purgative for constipation relief.
- Anti-Inflammatory & Analgesic: The plant is used to manage inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and to reduce pain (analgesic) and fever (antipyretic).
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