More than a company, Bixa Botanical is a dream - to share the collective knowledge of five generations of a family with the world; secrets of Herbal Healing that have been painstakingly accumulated over the last 140 years. Marodphali [Botanical name - Helicteres isora] or East-Indian screw tree is a sub-deciduous shrub or small tree with grey coloured bark. East Indian Screw Plant is used as medicine since ancient time, in organized (Ayurveda, Unani & Siddha) and unorganized (folk, native & tribal) form. In these systems, Marodphali is described as a medicinal plant which is used in several diseases. East Indian Screw is commonly known as Marodphali, Marorphali, etc. due to screw like appearance of its fruit. In Sanskrit it is called Avartani and Mriga-shinga which literally means deer’s horn. Marodphali or Avartani is used as a folk medicine to support relief from snake bite, diarrhoea and constipation of new born baby. As per Ayurveda Marodphali helps to pacify aggravated kapha and pitta both from upper and lower parts of the body. Traditionally Marodphali’s are supposed to be used for improving physical stamina and strength. According to Ayurveda, seeds are astringent, fruit is supposed to be used intestinal discomfort and colic. Marodphali supports as antioxidant and helps to purify blood. Regular use of Marodphali may help proper utilisation of sugar molecules from Intestine to maintain low blood sugar levels. East Indian screw tree fruit promotes relaxation of intestinal muscles and helps healthy digestion. As per scientific study Helicteres contains quinolone alkaloid & tanins which supports to reduce frequency of loose motions and intestinal infestations if any. External application of paste helps to get rid of pigmentation and itching response. In olden days Marodphali seeds Powder was applied with castor oil in case of ear discharge and ulcers with great efficiency.

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