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Katsaraiya (Piyabasa, Vajradanti) Plant : Barleria Prionitis Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Plant of Katsaraiya (Piyabasa or Vajradanti):
Barleria prionitis is known by many names in India. It is known all over the country by the names of Pitsairayak, Kurantak, Katsareya, Piyabansa, Kantajati, Daskaranta, Kantaserio and Vajradanti. It is also called Yellow Vajradanti in many places, because its use is beneficial in various diseases related to teeth and gums. Vajradanti is made up of two words, Vajra meaning diamond and Danti meaning tooth. It literally means, a herb that makes teeth strong like a diamond. It is found in all the tropical parts of India. It is 60-150 cm high, thorny, bushy, multi-branched shrub. Katsaraiya is white, blue or purple, red and yellow, there are four types. Due to the easily available yellow flowered Katsaraiya everywhere, it is often used by the medicinal.
Outer Forms of Katsaraiya (Piyabasa or Vajradanti)
Piyabasa’s shoots are prickly, 60-150 cm high, branches emerge from the root. The letters are initially long, short, arranged in a pointed order and the leaves are shorter. Pairs of thorns emerge from between the leaves and branches. Flowers are small, bell-shaped with a reddish yellow color. Fruit seeds or dodi are also thorns. Dodi 1 inch long, sticky, bilobed, each seed cell contains 1-1 seed.
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Local Name of Katsaraiya (Piyabasa or Vajradanti)
Botanical name: Barleria prionitis
Family: Acanthaceae
Parts used for medicinal purpose: Whole plant, mainly leaves and root
Plant Type: Thorn Bush
Habitat and distribution: in hot regions across India
Sanskrit: Kurantaka, Pitkurav, Vajradanti, Kurantaka, Koranda, Kerandaka, Sahachara, Sahacharah, Saireyaka, Ananta, Bana, Pitapushpaka, Pitasaireyaka, Pura, Udyanapaki, Vira
English: Piyabasa, Katsaraiya, Koranti
Gujrati: Kanta-Saerio, Kantasalio, Kanta Shelio
Tamil: Sammulli, Shemmuli, Varamuli
English: Barleria, porcupine-flower, Common yellow nail dye, Thorn nails dye, Yellow Hedge Barleria (Barleria acanthoides is known as Vajradanti, Spiny White barleria; Barleria cristata L. is known as Jhinti, Kurabaka, Sahachara, Sahacharah, Crested purple nail dye, Philippine violet)
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Uses and benefits of Katsaraiya (Piyabasa or Vajradanti):
Provide Relief in Toothache
The problem of pain in the teeth can be removed by the use of Piyabasa. To get rid of toothache, take 10 to 12 piabasa leaves. Now boil these leaves well in water. Gargle with this boiled water 2 to 3 times a day. This will make your teeth strong. Along with this, the pain caused in the teeth can be relieved.
Give relief from the Problem of Diarrhea
Piyabasa can be beneficial for you in getting relief from the problem of diarrhea. Children in particular are more prone to diarrheal problems. In such a situation, grind 8 to 10 leaves well. Now add 2 to 3 black pepper and grind it. After that add water to it and filter it. Drink this prepared solution slowly. This can give relief from the problem of diarrhea.
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Control Diabetes
The problems of diabetes can also be controlled by the consumption of piabasa. For this, take piabasa flowers. Now after extracting about 10 grams of juice from it, add 1 to 2 grams of cumin powder to it. Consuming this juice in the morning and evening can keep the problem of diabetes under control.
Relieve Itching
Piyabasa can also be beneficial for people troubled by Khulji. For this, grind the leaves and roots of piabasa in sesame oil. Now cook it by mixing double the water with sesame oil. When it is well cooked, apply it as a paste on the affected area. This will give instant relief from itching.
Problems with Urine
Urine related problems can be overcome by the use of Piabasa. Actually, its leaves contain a good amount of potassium, which proves to be helpful in relieving any kind of problem in urine. For this, crush its leaves cleanly and take out its juice and mix it in water and drink it. This will benefit you a lot.
