Karaveera

அரளி

Botanical Name: Nerium indicum Mill

Family: Apocynaceae

English Name: Indian oleander

Malayalam Name: Arali, Kanaviram, Karaviram

Hindi Name: Kaner, Karber, Karu vira

Description

Karaveera is used for brushing the teeth.Karaveera flowers are described in Mahaabhya..Charaka advocated karaveera for Snana(bathing) and Pana(internal adminstration).Susrutha indicated Karaveera Kshara in Asmari treatment.

Useful Parts

Roots, bark of the root

Benefits

1. Cardiovascular health:Used as a heart tonic and for heart conditions in very low doses. 2. Respiratory system:Applied as an expectorant and used for asthma and other respiratory issues. 3. Skin conditions:Used externally to treat skin diseases, wounds, leprosy, ringworm, and swellings. 4. Anti-inflammatory:Incorporated into preparations to reduce inflammation and for conditions like joint pain. 5. Anti-diabetic:Used in some areas to manage diabetes and related metabolic disorders. 6. Analgesic:Possesses pain-relieving properties for conditions like headache and general pain. 7. Other uses:Traditional uses also include treatment for snake bites, cancer, fever, indigestion, and eye problems.

Pharmacological Action

Anti-helminthic Cardioactive Diuretic Anti-inflammatory Anti-fungal Insecticidal Toxic

Rasapancakam

Rasa: Katu, Tikta

Guna: Laghu, Ruksha

Virya: Usna

Vipaka: Katu

Dosha Karma: Vatakapha hara