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Kachnar is also known as Mountain Ebony or Rakta Kanchan is an ornamental plant planted in gardens, parks, and roadsides in many warm temperate and subtropical regions. All parts of the plant (leaves, flower buds, flower, stem, stem bark, seeds, and roots) possess medicinal benefits.
Kachnar leaves are beneficial in managing diabetes by reducing blood glucose levels and improving lipid profile due to the presence of antioxidants. Kachnar stem might help manage weight by improving metabolism.
As per Ayurveda, consuming Kachnar powder along with honey or lukewarm water helps manage the thyroid due to its Tridosha balancing and Deepan (appetizer) properties.
Kachnar helps in wound-healing by inducing the formation of new skin cells due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In Ayurveda, applying Kachnar powder mixed with honey helps manage skin problems such as acne, pimples due to its Sita (cold) and Kashaya (astringent) properties.
Overconsumption of Kachnar should be avoided as it might cause constipation.
What are the synonyms of Kachnar?
Bauhinia variegata, Kancanaraka, Kancan, Kanchan Kanchana, Rakta Kanchana, Mountain Ebony, Champakati, Kanchnar, Kachanar, Kanchanar, Keyumandar, Kanchavala, Kalad, Chuvanna Mandharam, Kanchana, Raktakancana, Kachana, Kaniara, Sigappu mandarai, Sihappu mantarai, Deva Kanchanam, orchid-tree, poor-man’s orchid, camel’s foot, Napoleon’s hat.