Kanchnar Bark Powder

Botanical Name:  Bauhinia variegata

Common Name:

• English:  Mountain Ebony, Buddhist bauhinia
• Ayurvedic: Kaanchanaara, Kaanchanaaraka, Kanchanak, Kaanchana, Gandhaari, Sonapushpaka, Ashmantaka
• Also, known as:  Sivappumanchori, Kanchana, Rakta Kanchana, Champakati, Kanchnar, Kachnar, Kachanar, Kanchanar, Kachnar, Keyumandar, Kanchavala Kalad, Chuvanna Mandharam, Kanchana, Raktakancana, Kachana, Kaniara, Kanchnar, Sigappu mandarai, Sihappu mantarai, Deva Kanchanam
• Hindi – Kachnar
• Sanskrit – Gandari
• Oriya – Boroda), Kanjoni
• Urdu – Kachnal
• Kannada – Kempumandara, Devkanyanamu
• Gujarati – Champakati, Kanchnar
• Tamil – Segappumundarai
• Telugu – Devakanchanamu
• Bengali – Raktakanchan, Kanchan
• Nepali – Koiralo, Taki
• Marathi – Rakta-kanchan, Koral, Kanchan
• Malayalam – Chuvannamandaram

Origin: India   

Harvested: Wild

Parts Used: Stem bark                                                               

General Information:

Bauhinia variegate is a medium size tree grows in sub Himalayan tract, eastern, central & south Asia. The tree has a bark which seems dark brown and sometimes silvery patches with woody strips on outer surface of the bark. Kachnar tree has long stemmed flowers of white or pale pink color. It is a fruit bearing ornamental plant planted in gardens, parks and roadsides in many warm temperate and subtropical regions. In Hindi, it is called Kanchan or Kachnal.

KACHNAR OR KANCHAN IS A MEDICINAL TREE FOUND IN MANY WARM TEMPERATE AND SUBTROPICAL REGIONS. THE BARKS OF THIS ORNAMENTAL PLANT CAN BE USED TO TREAT WOUNDS, BURNS AND ULCERS.

How to use:

Powdered Herb:

There are different ways to use powdered herb.

Food Preparation: You can add powdered herbs to any super food, herbal smoothie, sauces, spreads and even cookies. Also for children, you can mix powdered herbs with honey or glycerin to make a paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help the medicine go down. This method is also known as "Electuaries".

Capsules: Encapsulating your own powdered herb at home, give you assurance that the contents of the capsules are pure herb and no filler or any other products. These capsules can be taken with liquid.

Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.

Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot. 

Precautions: 

You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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