Angaravriksha (Angaravriksha (Inguda, Tiktaka, Tapasadruma))
Angaravriksha, botanically known as Balanites aegyptiaca, is an Ayurvedic herb mentioned in classical texts. It is also known by several synonyms including Inguda, Tiktaka, and Tapasadruma.
Botanical name: Balanites aegyptiaca. Also known as: Desert date, Soap berry tree or bush, Thorn tree, Egyptian myrobalan, Egyptian balsam, Zachum oil tree, Lalob, Hidjihi, Inteishit, Heglig (hijlij), Ingudi, Angaar Vrksha, Taapasadrum, Taapasa vrksha, Dirghkantaka, Hingan, Hanguul, Nanjunda, Hingol, Hingota, Hingothaa, Bedeno.
Properties
Protein, lipids, carbohydrates, alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, and organic acids
Dosage
There is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for *B. aegyptiaca*. In animal studies, dosages used to mitigate hyperglycemia range from 10 to 1,500 mg/kg body weight. Aqueous extract of *B. aegyptiaca* bark has been given at 30 ml every 8 hours for 3 days. This is equal to 65 mg of freeze-dried extract/kg body weight/dose. For diabetes management in rats, aqueous extracts of the fruit and seed have been administered at a dose of 200 mg/kg body weight/day via oral gavage for 4 weeks. Balanites aegyptiaca incorporated in hard gelatin capsules (400 mg/day) was given to type 2 diabetes patients for 8 weeks. It is important to consider factors such as age, weight, and health conditions when determining the appropriate dose.
Classical attributes
- Rasa: Not available
- Virya: ["Not available"]
- Vipaka: ["Not available"]
Benefits
- Treat jaundice
- Treat intestinal worm infections
- Treat wounds
- Treat malaria
- Treat syphilis
- Treat epilepsy
- Treat dysentery
- Treat constipation
- Treat diarrhea
- Treat hemorrhoids
- Treat stomach aches
- Treat asthma
- Treat fever
- Antimicrobial
- Anthelmintic
- Antidiabetic
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antibacterial
- Antifungal
Traditional uses
- Fruits: The fleshy pulp can be eaten fresh or dried. They are used to make drinks and sweetmeats. In folk medicine, they are used to treat diabetes and hypertension.
- Kernel oil: Used in the cosmetic industry and for treating rheumatism and reproductive system ailments. It is also used as ointments in the treatment of paronychia and dermal infections.
- Leaves and shoots: Young leaves and tender shoots are used as a vegetable.
- Flowers: Used as a supplementary food and flavoring.
- Root: Used for treating abdominal pain and as a purgative.
- Bark: Used as a fish poison and to treat malaria and syphilis. Also used for mental diseases, epilepsy and jaundice.
- Stem: Resin produced from the stems is chewed or sucked when fresh.
- Veterinary medicine: In Chifra District, the root is used to treat render pest and anthrax in animals.
Dosha effects
- vata: balancing
- kapha: balancing
- pitta: balancing
Preparation methods
- Maceration: Soaking the fruit pulp or kernel.
- Decoction: Boiling the plant material.
- Extraction: Using solvents like water, hydroethanol, or methanol to extract active compounds.
- Infusion: Preparing a tea from the plant material.
- Oil extraction: Extracting oil from the kernel for topical or culinary use.
Side effects
- *Balanites aegyptiaca* contains saponins, which can be toxic in large quantities, though poorly absorbed by the human body. Saponins are bitter and can be removed by leaching or cooking.
- The fruit can be purgative in larger quantities.
- Protracted administration of the fruit pulp extract produced hyperglycemia induced testicular dysfunction in dogs.
- A study showed that aqueous stem bark extract may have toxic effects on the liver with prolonged use.
- High doses of the extract may cause a significant increase in liver enzymes.
Interactions
- As a general guideline, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
- There is not enough information available about potential interactions with other drugs or supplements.