Scientific name: Pterocarpus marsupium
Family name: Fabaceae
Vijaysar (Asana) is called the Indian kino tree or Malabar tree in English
The tree reaches up to 30 m in height and up to 2.5 m in girth with straight and clear bole. Bark is scaly, rough, and longitudinally fissured. Leaflets are generally five to seven in number, 8–13 cm long, oblong or elliptic, or rotund, with 15–20 pairs of lateral veins.
Properties
Ayurvedic:
Rasa – Kashaya, tikta
Guna – Laghu rooksha
Virya – Ushna
Vipaka – Katu
Doshaghanta – Kapha Pitta hara
Pharmacological Action:
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. This natural remedy shows promise in managing diabetes.
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