Danthapala

  • Botanical Name : Wrightia tinctoria
  • English Name : Sweet Indrajao
  • Sanskrit Name : Sweta kutaja
  • Malayalam Name : Danthapala (ദന്തപാല)
  • Part Used : Seeds and Bark
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Overview

  • The tropical tree Wrightia tinctoria is a traditional potion for hair and skin care.
  • ‘Danthapala’ is a known potential medicinal plant, with leaves traditionally used to treat psoriasis and non-specific dermatitis in Siddha and Ayurvedic systems of medicine.

Habitat

  • Distributed in tropical regions, it belongs to the Apocynaceae family.
  • A small to medium-sized deciduous shrub or tree with smooth, yellowish-brown bark, about 10 mm thick, producing milky-white latex.
  • Typically found in deciduous and dry deciduous forests, scrublands, grasslands, along riverbanks, and roadsides. Prefers well-drained soils and subtropical regions with a pronounced dry season.

Phytochemistry

  • The plant contains wrightial, a triterpenoid phytochemical, along with cycloartenone, cycloeucalenol, β-amyrin, and β-sitosterol isolated from the immature seed pods.
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Nutritional Prowess

  • Danthapala oil is rich in powerful herbs with multiple health benefits, including antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties for treating various skin
    disorders.
  • Daily application can help prevent fungal infections and rashes.
  • Anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory properties treat joint pain and inflammation.

Dermatological Perks

  • Ayurveda prescribes danthapala oil for conditions like psoriasis, ringworm infection, fungal eczema, yeast infection, jock itch, athlete’s foot, and vaginal candidiasis.
  • Hydrates and nourishes the scalp, treats dermatitis, fungal infections, scaling, dryness, itching, pigmentation, and other skin problems.
  • Compounds extracted from danthapala leaves are helpful in fighting malignant melanoma, a condition affecting melanin-producing cells.

Follicular Fortification

  • Danthapala oil can effectively counters dry skin, dandruff, and fungal dandruff.
  • Regular use can eradicate dandruff and promote healthier hair growth.
  • It hydrates and nourishes the scalp.
  • Danthapala leaf-infused coconut oil, exposed to sunlight for several days, is a potent oil used for various skin and hair concerns.
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