Latakaranja (Karanja, Naktamala, Putikaranja)
About
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
Active compounds
- Bonducin
- Caesalpin
- Saponins
- Flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol)
- Tannins
- Proteins
- Alkaloids
- Carbohydrates
- Phytosterols
- Coumarins
- Triterpenoids
- Cassane diterpenoids
- Norcassane diterpenoids
- Phenolic acids (caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, p-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, gallic acid)
- Fixed oil
- Protein
- Starch
- Palmitic acid
- Stearic acid
- Lignoceric acid
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
Frequently asked questions
What is Latakaranja?
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.
What are the benefits of Latakaranja?
Antipyretic. Anti-inflammatory. Analgesic
How is Latakaranja used in Ayurveda?
Fever
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