Health Benefits of Aavartani (Indian screw tree)
Avartani is mentioned in many GI tract disorders in Ayurveda, and is also useful in other diseases, in Ayurveda Avartani means twisted or spiral pod.
It has antioxidants, p- coumaric acid, Cucurbitacin b and is cucurbitacin b, carbohydrates, proteins, fibre, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Active phytoconstituents include gallic acid, caffeic acid, and vanillin.
It has anti-bacterial, anti-plasmid, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, and many other properties.
Diarrohea and dysentery: The bark of the Indian screw tree is beneficial for treating diarrhea and dysentery and also aids in alleviating stomach pain.
Earache: It is also effective in healing and curing ear abscesses and pus formation in the ear.
Diabetes: The bark and fruit of Avartani are also advantageous for regulating blood and urine sugar levels.
Snack bite: Its internal and external applications are useful in treating snake bites and preventing further infection.
Wounds and abscesses: Its external application is effective in treating infections and pus formation in wounds and abscesses.
Postpartum pain and weakness: After labor, the bark is useful in alleviating pain and body aches.
Skin infections and scabies: The external use of the screw tree is effective in treating skin diseases and scabies.
Urticaria: Internally, it helps treat chronic urticaria and other allergic skin problems.
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