Vijayasar, Indian Kino Tree Scientific name: Pterocarpus marsupium Family: Fabaceae
Parts used: Bark, heartwood
Traditional uses:
- Helps regulate blood sugar levels in diabetes
- Supports healthy digestion
- Supports healthy weight management
- Supports liver health
- Promotes wound healing
- Supports cardiovascular health
- Supports respiratory health
- Helps reduce inflammation in the body
Ayurvedic properties:
- Rasa (taste): Astringent, bitter, sweet
- Guna (qualities): Heavy, dry
- Virya (potency): Cooling
- Vipaka (post-digestive effect): Sweet
- Doshas (effect on humors): Pacifies kapha and pitta, aggravates vata