Description
FIR FLAME BUSH (WOODFORDIA FRUITICOSA)
The polyphenol ellagic acid (4) is the major constituent of the flowers and leaves of the plant Woodfordia fruticosa (Nair et al., 1976), used in traditional medicine for bowel complaint, rheumatism, dysentery, diarrhea, ulcer, and infections
Woodfordia fruticosa is a wonderful medicinal herb commonly known as Dhataki. It is powerful astringment. It relaxes pitta and kapha doshas.Dhataki is very beneficial herb to cure range of vast diseases, it is used to cure diarrhea, piles and dysentery because it is a powerful astringent. Dhataki flower applied externally to relieve burning sensation of skin.
Dhataki has various pharmacological and medicinal properties. Dried flowers of Dhataki helps to manage liver disorders due to its antioxidant and liver protective properties. It contains certain constituents(woodfordins) which helps to relieve pain and inflammation due to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is useful in ulcers and infections due to its anti-ulcer, immunomodulatory and antibacterial properties
Uses
Piles,Dysentery, Menorrhagia.
Parts Used
Stem, Leaves, Roots.
