Herb · Asia
Indian kino
Pterocarpus marsupium
Traditionally attributed effects: astringent, cleansing, lowers blood sugar; kino for diarrhoea and toothache; bark for diarrhoea and diabetes; leaves on boils, ulcers and skin diseases.
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
Bark decoction 56–112 ml; powder 3–6 g; kino (gum) 125 mg; bruised leaves as a paste.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Pitasala. In Ayurveda the red gum of the tree (vijayasar) is used for diabetes: water that has stood overnight in a cup made of the wood is drunk in the morning. A study by the Indian ICMR found a beneficial effect on blood sugar.
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
Astringent, cleansing, lowers blood sugar; kino for diarrhoea and toothache; bark for diarrhoea and diabetes; leaves on boils, ulcers and skin diseases.
Preparation and amount
Bark decoction 56–112 ml; powder 3–6 g; kino (gum) 125 mg; bruised leaves as a paste.
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