- Region
- Asia
- Origin
- Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania (pantropical coasts)
- Sanskrit
- Latakaranja
- Other names
- Kuberaksha
- Traditions
- Ayurveda, Jamu in Indonesia
Asia · Herb · № 447
Caesalpinia crista
Herb · Asia
Bonduc nut
Caesalpinia crista
Traditionally attributed effects: antipyretic, antispasmodic, bitter tonic, expels worms, fever-reducing; for fever, intermittent fever, asthma, colic, swellings, bleeding, liver disorders, convulsions and nervous complaints.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
Seed or root powder 1–2 g; leaf tea 12–20 ml; oil externally.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Latakaranja. The hard, grey seeds (kat karanj) are used in India as marbles and beads and drift across the sea to distant coasts. In Ayurveda they are used for fever and stomach ache; in Indonesia (biji kelici) for malaria.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Antipyretic, antispasmodic, bitter tonic, expels worms, fever-reducing; for fever, intermittent fever, asthma, colic, swellings, bleeding, liver disorders, convulsions and nervous complaints.
Preparation and amount
Seed or root powder 1–2 g; leaf tea 12–20 ml; oil externally.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Tea (infusion)Powder and kitchen