Benefits of Tumba - Indrayan Roots - Indrain Jadd - Indrayun- Bitter Apple - Citrullus colocynthis

Why is Indrayan Roots having Botanical name as Colocynth (Indrayan) is a useful Ayurvedic herb? 

There are many herbs used in Ayurveda to treat various illnesses. Colocynth (Indrayan) is a beneficial herb with powerful healing properties. This plant's parts are all useful. We use it to treat a variety of medical conditions, from the roots to the stem, leaves, and fruit. Indrayan fruits and seeds are frequently used to treat urinary infections.

Other Names: Citrullus colocynthis, Bitter Apple, Colocynth, Bitter cucumber, Egusi, Vine of Sodom, Colocynth, Peikkumatti, Hanjal , Paaparbudam , indrayan, panjot, indrabaruni  , badi indrayan, ghorumba, indarayan  ,hamekkae, hara-mekki-kayi, kattuvellari, kadu-indravani  , atmaraksha, brihadvaruni, brihatphala  , kumatti, pey-komatti  , chitti-papara  , hanzal, indyaran, shahme-hinzal, Cucumis colocynthis, Colocynthis vulgaris, Cucurbitaceae

Indrayan (Citrullus colocynthis) is a creeper (climbing plant) native to arid and sandy soils (desert and semi-desert soil). It resembles a watermelon. It goes by several different names depending on where you are. People call it colocynth, bitter apple, bitter cucumber, desert gourd, egusi, the vine of Sodom, and wild gourd, to name a few. 

Benefits of Indrayan root:

• Indrayan acts as an antidote to scorpion and snake bites. 
• Indrayan is an effective treatment for ascites.
• This herb is used to treat lung infections and liver disorders.
• The pulp can also be used to treat skin problems such as pimples and acne.
• This herb's pulp or leaves are used as a folk remedy. It can also be used to treat cancerous tumours.
• It is an excellent treatment for diabetes and high blood pressure.
• Colocynth treats skin conditions such as scrapes and warts.
• Kadha made from the entire plant and mixed with fennel juice aids in liver indurations.
• It functions as a natural blood purifier.
• Colocynth is also an effective herbal treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis pain.
• It kills intestinal worms and relieves constipation.