Herb · Asia
Indian coral tree
Erythrina variegata
Traditionally attributed effects: promotes bile, expectorant, fever-reducing, expels worms; for dysentery, worms, eye inflammation, rheumatic joints, liver complaints, diabetes, painful menstruation and infertility, promotes milk flow.
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
Leaf tea 10–40 ml; bark decoction 56–112 ml; leaf juice 15–20 ml (with honey); bark powder 2–4 g; warmed leaves externally.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Paribhadra. The coral tree blooms fiery red on bare branches. In Ayurveda (paribhadra) bark and leaf are used for worms and joint pain. The seeds are poisonous.
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
Promotes bile, expectorant, fever-reducing, expels worms; for dysentery, worms, eye inflammation, rheumatic joints, liver complaints, diabetes, painful menstruation and infertility, promotes milk flow.
Preparation and amount
Leaf tea 10–40 ml; bark decoction 56–112 ml; leaf juice 15–20 ml (with honey); bark powder 2–4 g; warmed leaves externally.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Tea (infusion)DecoctionSyrup, honey and oxymelPowder and kitchen