Health Benefits of Amaltas (Cassia Fistula)
Amaltas, also known as Cassia Fistula or the Golden Shower Tree, is a powerful Ayurvedic herb widely used for detoxification, skin health, digestion, and immunity. Different parts of the Amaltas plant, including the leaves, root, stem bark, fruit pulp, and the whole plant (panchang), offer unique medicinal benefits.
Health Benefits of Amaltas Leaves
Applying a paste of Amaltas leaves mixed with kanji (fermented rice water) or buttermilk helps relieve skin problems like eczema, ringworm, and skin eruptions.
Boiling Amaltas leaves in mustard oil and taking it internally is beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis and chronic joint pain.
The leaf juice promotes tissue regeneration. Applying leaf extract as a dressing speeds up wound healing.
Drinking a leaf decoction in the morning and evening helps reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and promotes better cardiovascular health.
Health Benefits of Amaltas Root
Mixing Amaltas root powder with rice water and applying it externally helps relieve gandamala (swollen lymph nodes).
Consuming root powder with water supports recovery from fevers associated with digestive issues.
Ghee medicated with Amaltas root and black catechu water helps treat dermatological conditions.
Amaltas root extract helps regulate blood sugar and supports diabetic patients.
Health Benefits of Amaltas Stem / Stem Bark
A decoction prepared from the stem bark helps treat UTIs and dark yellow urine.
Regular intake of bark and fruit extracts strengthens immunity naturally.
The stem bark is used to treat amenorrhoea, chest pain, and swelling, and is especially effective for ringworm.
Health Benefits of Amaltas Fruit Pulp
Oil extracted from Amaltas fruit pulp works as a safe purgative for children under 12.
Soak 50g of fruit pulp overnight, strain the water, mix with 25g sugar, and drink to cure constipation. This remedy also helps with skin diseases, intestinal worms, and even hiccups in infants.
Fruit pulp mixed with jaggery is beneficial for fever and minor bleeding issues.
Applying a paste of fruit pulp around the navel helps relieve gas, bloating, and mild indigestion.
Mixing fruit pulp with ghee and taking it twice daily for two weeks helps reduce chronic cough.
Health Benefits of the Whole Amaltas Plant (Panchang)
A decoction made from the entire Amaltas plant is traditionally used to treat eczema, skin disorders, and fever.
How to Preserve Amaltas Fruit for Medicinal Use
Take a fully mature black Amaltas pod, bury it in sand for 7 days, and then use it for therapeutic purposes. This method enhances its potency and shelf life.
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