Latin name : Tephrosia purpurea
Sanskrit/Indian name : Sarapunkha
Urdu Name : Sarphoka
General information :
The Sanskrit name of Wild Indigo, Sarapunkha, is a combination of two words—arrow and wings. This refers to the physical appearance of the plant.
The plant is beneficial in treating skin eruptions and has insecticidal properties.
Therapeutic constituents :
The leaves of Wild Indigo contain rotenoid, which is an insecticidal. The seeds contain a flavonoid, lanceolarin B, which gives the plant its skin healing property.
Key therapeutic benefits :
- Wild Indigo promotes skin healing. The oil from the seeds of the plant are beneficial in treating skin eruptions, eczema, scabies and leprosy.
- A poultice made from the plant acts as an insect-repellant.
