Bansa

The leaf extract has been used for the treatment of bronchitis and asthma for many centuries. It relieves cough and breathlessness. It is also prescribed commonly for bleeding due to idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, local bleeding due to peptic ulcer, piles, menorrhagia etc. Its local use gives relief in pyorrhoea and in bleeding gums. Actions and Uses : In ayurveda the human use of the leaf extract, is considered safe. The oil is shown to have low toxicity in mice and guinea pigs. The alcoholic extract has insecticidal and pesticidal activity. Teratogenic studies were safe. However, the uterotonic and aborti- facient activity prevents its use during pregnancy, particularly in high doses of extracts. The leaf extract has been used for treatment of bronchitis and asthma for many centuries. It relieves cough and breathlessness. It is also prescribed commonly in ayurveda for bleeding due to idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, local bleeding due to peptic ulcer, piles, menorrhagia etc. Large doses of fresh juice of leaves have been used in tuberculosis. Its local use gives relief in pyorrhoea and in bleeding gums. Blood Conditions · bleeding due to idiopathic (unknown) thrombocytopenic (blood does not have enough platelets) purpura (excessive bruising) Cardiovascular Conditions · moderate hypotensive activity (lowers blood pressure) · pulmonary diseases Female Conditions · assists uterine involution (rolling or turning inward) · menorrhagia (excessive menstrual bleeding) · postpartum (after childbirth) hemorrhage · uterine stimulant activity Gastrointestinal Conditions · dyspepsia · local bleeding due to peptic ulcer and/or piles (hemorrhoids).