Kolinchi / Common Tephrosia (Raw)

Kolinchi / Common Tephrosia (Raw) - 100 gm

Botanical Name : Tephrosia purpurea English Name : Common Tephrosia Tamil Name : Kolinji Hindi Name : Sarphonk / Malayalam Name : Kozhinjil Telugu Name : Vempali Chettu

About :
Kolinchi is a Perennial erect herb which is up to 50 cm tall. Stem is Woody, 0.5-1.5 cm thick, cylindrical, slightly angular near the apex, outer surface is green and glabrous. Leaves are imparipinnate; leaflets are 7-15, 1-2.8 x 0.3-1 cm, oblanceolate or obovate, base cuneate, apex obtuse to emarginate or truncate, mucronate; stipules 3-6 mm long, lanceolate. Flowers are about 7 mm long, leaf-opposed, pseudoracemes; pedicels are 3-4 mm long, bracts are 2 mm long. Calyx is 3-4 mm long, pubescent -lobes subulate. Corolla is pink to purplish and orbicular. Staminal tube is 4 mm long. Pods are 2.5-4 x 0.3-0.4 cm, linear-oblong, 5-7-seeded. Seeds are ellipsoid, and dark brown.

Benefits :
This is known to be an effective herb for the treatment of liver cirrhosis. It helps in the detoxification of liver and also helps in the regeneration of new liver cells. It also helps to provide relief in the symptoms like nose bleeding, weight loss, decreased appetite, jaundice (yellow discoloration), anorexia, itchy skin, weakness, abdominal swelling (ascites) and swelling of the legs (edema). Hence it is an effective herb for the treatment of liver disorders. Use of Kolinchi is quite good to manage the Splenomegaly. It helps in production of blood cells. Kolinchi also helps to manage the symptoms like anemia, fatigue, easy bleeding, fullness of stomach and pain in upper abdomen which are associated with splenomegaly. Kolinchi has a kidney protective properties. It helps to strength the kidney system and aids in the removal of waste material from body. Kolinchi is quite beneficial in the treatment of skin diseases. Insecticidal properties of the herb are used for treating the skin eruptions. Leaves of Kolinchi contain rotenoid, which acts as insecticide. Whereas seeds contain a flavonoid, lanceolarin B, which helps in healing of skin. Hence use of Kolinchi is quite good in the treatment of various skin diseases like eczema, scabies and leprosy. Anti-diabetic properties of Kolinchi help to maintain the healthy blood sugar levels. Moreover Kolinchi also helps to manage the symptoms of diabetes like increased urination, fatigue, weight loss, excessive thirst, blurred vision and slow healing of the wounds. Antipyretic and analgesic properties of Kolinchi are quite good in the treatment of fever. Kolinchi is also loaded with anti-inflammatory properties which help to reduce different body pains. Antimicrobial activities of herb are quite beneficial to manage the several viral, bacterial and fungal infections. It is known to be beneficial herb for the treatment of female reproductive health issues. Use of Kolinchi is quite effective in the treatment of uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). Kolinchi helps to reduce the size of cyst and any outgrowth in uterus. Use of Kolinchi is quite good to resolve the digestive disorders. It helps to provide relief in the indigestion, heart burn, intestine pain and acidity etc.