Madhuka contains painkilling properties. Studies on animals showed that after administering Madhuka extracts, chemically induced pains had decreased significantly, suggesting Madhuka’s use as a pain killer.
Anthelmintic properties Helminthiasis or the presence of worms in the intestines is one of the major issues in developing countries. With the use of chemicals based medicines, the resistance of worms has also been increasing. An alternative is plant based medicines. Studies on anthelmintic properties of various plants had revealed that Madhuka can be highly effective in killing these worms.
Diabetes: Diabetes has emerged as one of the leading causes of death in the last two decades. India is on its way to become The Diabetes Capital of the World in a few years, and there is a need to control diabetes. Ayurveda has enlisted various medicinal plants which can control diabetes and Madhuka is one of the those plants. Studies on Madhuka extracts have shown a significant control of diabetes by stimulating insulin, to control hormones which increase the blood glucose level.
Ulcers: Madhuka can be used to treat gastro intestinal ulcers. The extracts of Madhuka were tested on rats with stress induced ulcers. These rats were administered Madhuka extracts which counteracted on the gastric juices and helped in healing the lesions significantly.
Arthritis: According to Ayurveda, Madhuka can help to cure arthritis. Few spoonfuls of the powdered bark boiled in water can be consumed, and the oil of the seeds can be applied externally for better results. Its painkilling properties can relieve from the sprains and swellings.
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