English: Ehretia, Chamror
Malayalam: Chavandi, charanti-ചരണ്ടി
Hindi: bhairi-भैरी, chamror-चामरोड़ ,Darar, Koda, Paprichamron, Dadranga
Sanskrit: Pusipan
Tamil: kuruviccai-குருவிச்சை, oruvakai-maram-ஒருசாதிமரம்
It is commonly in deciduous forest of tropical and subtropical regions of India, South Andaman, grow to 10-13 m high; branchlets glabrous or rusty pubescent; leaves alternate, simple, petioles 1.6 cm long, lamina 12.5 cm by 5.6 cm, ovate, shortly acuminate, young ones softly hairy or glabrous while old ones glabrescent. Corymbs sub-axillary, 7.5 cm long, compound, lax, ultimate branches long, re-curved. The flowers are white, 0.25 cm long, tubular. Fruits are drupes 0.5 cm in diameter, depressed, globose, and black when ripe.
Useful plant parts: Root and Leaf
Medicinal uses: To treat syphilis, and diarrhea, preventive against toothaches.
Ehretia, known as “Nadihingu” in Ayurveda, holds several traditional applications:
Always consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or healthcare professional before using Ehretia or any other herbal remedy for therapeutic purposes. They can provide guidance on appropriate dosage, preparation, and potential interactions with other medications or treatments. Additionally, scientific research on the efficacy and safety of Ehretia may be limited, and the information provided here is based on traditional uses.
Medicinal properties: Preventive, stomachic.
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