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Indian Kino Tree Bark - Vijaysar

INDIAN KINO TREE BARK - VINJAYSAR

Binomial Name(s): Abrus precatorius

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Tribe: Dalbergieae
Genus: Pterocarpus
Species: P. marsupium
Popular Name(s): Malabar Kino
Parts Used: Heart Wood, Leaves and Flowers
Habitat: Found in the Western Ghats, in the Karnataka-Kerala region

Description
Indian kino, botanically known as Pterocarpus Marsupium, is a medium to large; deciduous tree that can
grow up to 30 meters tall. It turns the water blue as soon as it comes in contact with it. The plant species is
native to India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. It was particularly found in certain areas of the Western Ghats, in the
Karnataka-Kerala region. The herb is known by di erent names in di erent regions, like Piasal (in Orrisa),
Malabar, Benga and Bijiyasal (in western Nepal) and so on. The leaves, bark, and gum of Indian kino is used
for curing a number of ailments. Because of its medicinal properties, the plant species is cultivated for
commercial purpose in many parts of the world. Be it for treating skin conditions or serving as an astringent,
the herb is popular for its diverse health bene ts.

Plant Chemicals
Epicatechin, pterosupin, liquiritigenin, isoliquiritigenin, marsupol, marsupinol, carpusin, epicatechin,
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 pterostilbene, kinotannic acid, beta-eudesmol, kinoin, kino-red

Uses & Bene ts of Indian Kino

Indian kino has many therapeutic and medicinal properties and is used in treating conditions like
elephantiasis, diarrhea, leucoderma, rectalgia, cough, dysentery, and grey hair.

The crushed leaves of the plant are used externally for the treatment of boils, sores and certain types of
skin diseases.

Consumption of the herb helps to lower the lipid and glucose levels of the body.

It leads to the signi cant reduction in the blood sugar levels, in diabetic patients.

One of the major e ects of Indian kino in human body is that it helps to prevent cell proliferation and
induces apoptotic e ect in tumor cell lines.

It is also used as an astringent and helps to cure dental problems, like toothache.

The herb also has anthelmintic properties and is a bitter acrid and an anodyne.

Indian kino prevents the leakage of electrolytes, caused by herbicide-induced oxidative damage.

The herb cures ailments like leprosy, leucoderma, rectalgia, constipation, hemorrhages and even
rheumatoid arthritis.

Indian Kino exhibits strong antihyperlipdemic properties and helps in reducing total cholesterol, LDL,
VLDL and serum triglyceride levels in the human body. Scienti c studies also indicate an increase in HDL.

The herb also has antimicrobial properties and is used to act against certain types of bacteria and virus.

Another vital function of the herb is that it has scavenging properties, which work against mitochondrial
lipid peroxidation.

Caution
Indian kino does not cause any allergic reactions or any other side e ects on consumption.

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