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Ayurveda and Science
Supari/सुपारी/Areca Catechu/Areca Nut/Kramuka
AYURVEDIC & MEDICINAL PLANTS
Areca Nut Medicinal Uses
Kramuka finds its commonest use in mouth freshner formulations in India through aegis. Its use has also been recommended in the prevention and treatment of obesity. It improves salivation (Sialagogue). Nutritional analysis of the nuts suggest it to be a richest source of organic chromium salts. The role of chromium in the metabolism of fat has been well established now through various studies.
Chemical Composition
Areca nuts contain a large number of amino acids. Arecoline has been isolated form the nuts. They also contain sitosterol, leukocyanidins and tannins.
Balances kapha and pitta.
Read more about various ailments, it's causes, symptoms, ayurvedic treatments, etc.
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An annual prickly herb with yellow flowers commonly found in rainy season throughout the country. Whole plant is used in Ayurveda for dental care.
A middle sized deciduous tree with green globose fruits found wild throughout tropical India. The tree is extensively cultivated these days in many parts of India for its fruits.
A perennial erect herb with greenish-blue flower found wild in alpine and sub-alpine Himalayas. Root of the herb is used in Ayurveda.
A moderate sized tree with papery brownish-white bark found in groups at timberline in Himalayas. The thin layers of bark are used in Ayurveda.
A small evergreen tree with aromatic bark of about 6-8 m in height found growing wild in southern coastal regions of India. The bark is used as culinary spice and also in medicines.