What is Pterocarpus marsupium used for?
The deciduous tree Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. PM) is found in Sri Lanka and India. It is known in Hindi as Vijaysar and is a significant medicinal plant used as a folk medicine to treat diabetes. Because of its therapeutic and laxative effects, it is well-known in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. Vijaysaar (Pterocarpus marsupium) Vijaysaar is a medium to large deciduous tree that generally grows to a height of 30 meters. This tree is found in India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Vijaysaar is used widely in Ayurveda for different therapeutic conditions such as diarrhoea, eczema, viriligo, diabetes, obesity and psoriasis.Common names for Vijaysar include Malabar kino tree and Indian kino tree. Its scientific name is Pterocarpus marsupium.Vijaysaar, also known as Indian Kino Tree or Pterocarpus marsupium, exhibits potent pharmacological actions as an anti-diabetic agent. Its active compounds, epicatechin and Pterostilbene, help lower blood sugar levels by enhancing insulin sensitivity, inhibiting glucose absorption, and supporting pancreatic function.
What is the use of Pterocarpus in pharmacognosy?
Pterocarpus is used as an astringent to treat diarrhea, dysentery, hemorrhage, and toothache. It is also used in industries like printing, tanning, and dyeing. The results obtained indicate that Pterocarpus angolensis has both antibacterial and antifungal properties and could be used for the treatment of Taenia capitis (ring worm) and other ailments. Use of the isolated and purified compounds from P.