Description
pecific Conditions Treated
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Diabetes & Blood Sugar:
A primary use, with heartwood infusions and water stored in wooden vessels (tumblers) reputed to have anti-diabetic qualities. It’s known to improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar.
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Gastrointestinal Issues:
Effective for diarrhea, dysentery, and stomachaches due to its astringent and anti-diarrheal properties.
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Skin Conditions:
Applied externally for boils, sores, burns, and other skin ailments.
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Inflammation & Pain:
The heartwood and extracts from leaves and bark show anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-relieving) properties.
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Other Uses:
Also used traditionally to manage cough, treat leucoderma, reduce cholesterol, and control premature hair greying.
Active Compounds
The therapeutic effects are attributed to various phytoconstituents, including flavonoids and tannins. Key compounds include:
- Epicatechin: and Pterostilbene: Help lower blood sugar by enhancing insulin sensitivity.
- Liquirtigenin, Isoliquiritigenin, Kinoin, Kinotannic acid: Other active compounds found in the plant.
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