Hardwickia binata Medicinal Uses

In this article we will discuss about the Hardwickia binata :- common name, scientific name, medicinal uses and photos.

Common name

• English: Indian Blackwood
• Tamil: Aacha, Karachi
• Hindi: Anjan
• Kannada: Kammara, Kamra
• Marathi: Kamara
• Telugu: Yepi
• Malayalam: Achamaram

Scientific name

• Name: Hardwickia binata Roxb.
• Family: Fabaceae (pea family)

Hardwickia binata Medicinal Uses

• The resin obtained from the tree is used as a diuretics
• Bark contains tannins and astringent used in the treatment of diarrhea, worms, indigestion and leprosy, also produces an appetizer
• A balsam resin, combined with cubebs and sandal is used in the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases like leucorrhoea, chronic cystitis and gonorrhea.
• Seed used for dysentery.
• The natives of Chhattisgarh region used leave for headache.
• The native of kanker region used leave for purgative and constipation.

Other Uses

• Wood extremely hard and heavy, used for agricultural and many other purposes.
• The leaves are used as green manure.
• The wood is used for beam, mine, props, bride house construction
• Bark have a good sorption capacity for mercury and useful for removal of most of the mercury from water under certain condition.

Reference

1. Shingade, SP & Kakde, Rajendra. (2021). A Review on “Anjan” Hardwickia binata Roxb: Its Phytochemical Studies, Traditional uses and Pharmacological activities. Pharmacognosy Reviews. 15. 65-68. 10.5530/phrev.2021.15.7. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352233068_A_Review_on_Anjan_Hardwickia_binata_Roxb_Its_Phytochemical_Studies_Traditional_uses_and_Pharmacological_activities