Koduveli

Overview

Plumbago indica, also known as Indian leadwort, scarlet leadwort, or whorled plantain, is a flowering plant in the family Plumbaginaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Yunnan in Southern China.
Koduveli is a traditional herbal remedy in Siddha medicine for rheumatic ailments, an ancient system of medicine originating in South India based on the balance of fundamental elements in the body.

A spreading evergreen shrub, growing to 2 m (7 ft) tall and 1 m (3 ft) wide, with oval leaves and racemes of deep pink or scarlet flowers in winter.
Cultivated as an ornamental plant, it prefers subtropical or warm-temperate climates, or a greenhouse in cooler climates. Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.

Naphthoquinones plumbagin and epi-isoshinanolone, steroids- sitosterol and glucosyl sitosterol, and palmitic acids.

Used in Siddha medicine for rheumatic ailments, Koduveli combines herbs like neem, turmeric, and tamarind with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Chitraka stimulates digestion, aiding in the treatment of indigestion, flatulence, and abdominal pain.
Used in Ayurveda for conditions like cough, bronchitis, and asthma, helping clear mucus from the respiratory tract.
Chitraka’s anti-inflammatory properties alleviate symptoms of rheumatism and arthritis.
Topically used for eczema, psoriasis, and other inflammatory skin disorders, soothing irritated skin.
Believed to stimulate digestive fire (Agni), aiding in metabolism.
Used in Ayurvedic medicine to cleanse the body of toxins.
Traditionally used to reduce swelling and discomfort.
Supports liver health in Ayurvedic formulations.
Traditionally used for intestinal worms.
Believed to regulate menstrual cycles and alleviate menstrual pain.
Used in Ayurvedic medicine for potential febrifuge properties, reducing fever.
Traditionally used topically for promoting wound healing.

External remedy for skin infections like scabies, carbuncles, ulcers, swellings, and arthritis.
Used as an external exfoliator for healthy skin, with Plumbagin in chitraka acting as an active anti-oxidant and anti-microbial agent.

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