Kadam Tree Home Remedies: Bleeding Gums, Eczema, Lactation

This article is by Dr MS Krishnamurthy MD(Ayu), PhD.
Kadam tree is used as firewood, furniture wood, decorative plant, shade giving tree and also a potent medicinal herb. It is a good aphrodisiac and wound healer. 

Botanical name – Anthocephalus indicus, Anthocephalus cadamba
Rubiaceae family.
It has beautiful flowers. It is planted in the fences and road sides.

Raja nighantu refers three kinds of Kadamba namely –
Bhoomi kadamba,
Dhara kadamba and
Dhooli kadamba.

Classical texts refer it in the context of
Vedanasthapana (analgesic),
Shukrashodhana (purification of the semen),
Vamanopaga (enhance or stimulate the vomiting centres) etc.

Leaves, fruits and stem bark are usable parts of this plant. In India West Bengal, Madhyapradesh, Uttar Pradesh etc it is commonly found.
The drug is known for its cold potency and Tridoshahara property. Folk practitioners appreciate its potent anti toxic (Vishahara) effect also.
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Kadamba remedies

Gingivitis, loose teeth

Leaf decoction for gingivitis and unstable teeth:
The fresh leaves are taken and decoction is made. This is used for gargling and mouth wash. This is effective in gingivitis and unstable teeth.
General method of preparation of decoction (kashaya) – 1 tablespoon of powder is added with 2 cups of water, boiled and reduced to 1 cup, filtered.

Conjuctivitis

Cold infusion of leaves for eye wash in conjunctivitis:
kadam tree leaves are taken, ground, added to cold water, macerated well. Filtered. This is used as eye drops to relieve burning sensation and redness in conjunctivitis.

For sexual vigor

Fruit juice with sugar candy for sexual vigor, promotion of breast milk:
The matured fruit is taken and fresh juice is obtained. To this sugar and honey are added and taken. This is effective to promote sexual vigor, breastmilk and to improve the body strength.

Wounds

Leaf and bark decoction for wound wash:
The leaf and bark together or individually taken and the decoction is made. This is used to wash the wounds.

Eczema, dermatitis

Bark powder for oozing eczema and dermatitis conditions:
Stem bark is made into fine powder and applied to the wounds by mixing with ghee or it is dusted over the ulcers. It is effective in eczema and dermatosis conditions.

Kadamba fruit is a nutritional choice to those who prefer natural fruit for their health. As it is available in natural habitat it is not sprayed with any chemicals, not used with any hormones or even the fruit maturing agents are also not added and hence the fruit is 100% safe in every respect.
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