Parisha

Description

Thespesia populnea, also known as the Portia tree or Indian tulip tree, is a pantropical, evergreen tree that grows into a dense shrub or small tree, often reaching 6-9 meters in height but sometimes growing taller. It features heart-shaped, glossy dark green leaves, bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers with a crimson center that ages to purple, and a round, woody fruit capsule containing small seeds. This salt-tolerant tree thrives in coastal environments and has soft, fine-grained wood with an attractive grain, formerly used for various crafts and domestic items like bowls, plates, and utensils, and for construction.

Useful Parts

Bark

Benefits

Urinary System Diuretic → Promotes urine flow and supports kidney function. Anti-urolithic → Helps prevent crystallization and stone formation in urinary tract. Immune System Immunomodulatory → Regulates immune activity by balancing lymphocyte and cytokine response Hepatic System (Liver) Hepatoprotective → Protects liver tissue from toxin-induced injury through antioxidant and detoxifying effects. Cardiovascular System Cardioprotective → Reduces oxidative stress and supports healthy cardiac function. Musculoskeletal System Anti-inflammatory → Relieves inflammation in muscles and joints by inhibiting inflammatory mediators. Analgesic → Provides pain relief through central and peripheral mechanisms. Anti-arthritic → Reduces swelling and stiffness in arthritic conditions. General / Multi-systemic Antioxidant → Scavenges free radicals and prevents oxidative damage. Antimicrobial → Exhibits antibacterial and antifungal activity Wound Healing → Enhances repair by stimulating collagen deposition and tissue regeneration

Pharmacological Action

Wound-healing, Antiinflammatory, Analgesic, Anti-implantation and Anti-oxidant.

Rasapancakam

Rasa: Madhura, Kashaya

Guna: Ruksha, Laghu

Virya: Sita

Vipaka: Katu

Dosha Karma: Vatapitta shamaka