Latakaranja (Latakaranja (Karanja, Naktamala, Putikaranja))
Latakaranja, known botanically as *Caesalpinia bonduc* or *Caesalpinia crista*, is a medicinal plant used in Ayurveda and other traditional medicine systems, known for its antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic properties.
Botanical name: Caesalpinia bonduc. Also known as: Fever Nut, Bonduc Nut, Kantakareja, Gajga, Latakaranja, Karanji, Karanja, Naktamala, Karaja, Chirabilwaka), Bonduc nut, Fever nut, Physic-nut, Bonducella Nut, Molucca Bean, Gray Nicker, Yellow Nicker, Nicker Seed, Katkaranj, Gataran, Karanju, Kantkarej, Kantikaranja, Sagar Gota, Kazhanji, Kazhanchikkuru, Ban-karetti, Kaka-moullou, Kalanci, Kajanchikkur, Kazharchikkaai (Kalichikai), Kalarci, Gatchekai, Gachakaya, Mulluthige, Gajaga, Gajjuga, Heggejjuga, Kiri gejjuga, Gajikekayi, Latakaranjah (Ayurvedic), Karanjwa, Kalarchi, Akitmakit (Urdu).
Properties
Antipyretic action, Anti-inflammatory properties, Antidiabetic activity, Immunomodulatory effects, Anthelmintic efficacy, Antioxidant capacity, Hepatoprotective effects
Dosage
1-3 grams of seed powder
Classical attributes
- Rasa: Pungent
- Virya: ["Heating"]
- Vipaka: ["Pungent"]
Benefits
- Antipyretic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Antimicrobial
- Antioxidant
- Antidiabetic
- Antitumor
- Immunomodulatory
- Hepatoprotective
- Anthelmintic
- Antimalarial
- Nootropic
- Antifertility
- Anxiolytic
Traditional uses
- Fever
- Liver and spleen disorders
- Diarrhea
- Skin diseases
- Respiratory problems
- Menstrual problems
- Pain and inflammation
- Worms
Dosha effects
- vata: balancing
- kapha: balancing
- pitta: balancing
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Gastritis
Side effects
- Vomiting in high doses
Interactions
- May enhance antipyretic drugs
Clinical evidence
Limited clinical trials and case studies suggest potential benefits in fever management, inflammation, and diabetes. More extensive research is needed to confirm these findings.
Ayurvedic karmas
- Antipyretic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Antimicrobial
- Antioxidant
- Antidiabetic
- Antitumor
- Immunomodulatory
- Hepatoprotective
- Anthelmintic
- Antimalarial
- Nootropic
- Antifertility
- Anxiolytic
Classical clinical indications
- Fever
- Liver and spleen disorders
- Diarrhea
- Skin diseases
- Respiratory problems
- Menstrual problems
- Pain and inflammation
- Worms