Medicinal values of ‘Patri’ used in festivals
   Date :12-Sep-2019

 
By Rajendra Diwe :
 
Marua Patra: In English it is known as Marjoram; in Hindi it is termed as Maruwa; in Sanskrit as Surabhi Patra; in Telugu as Maruvam and in Marathi it is known as Marwa. The leaves are having medicinal values. The leaves contain Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron. The leaves are used in Increasing the efficiency of digestion by increasing digestive enzymes and saliva; Calming the stomach and digestive system; Improving appetite; Relieving nausea; Eliminating flatulence; Curing or preventing basic intestinal infections; Soothing painful stomach cramps or spasms; Relieving diarrhea; Relieving constipation; it also helps in protection against common illness as antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral agent, also used in enhancement of the cardiovascular and circulatory system; also an anti-inflammatory herb.
 
Gandari Patra: In Engish it is known as Kachnar or Orchid Tree or Mountain Ebony. In Hindi it is popular as Gandari Patra or Kachnar while in Sanskrit it is termed as Aasfota or Devkanchan, in Telugu it is called as Devakanchanamu while in Marathi it is known as Kanchan.
 
Stem bark and flowers are having medicinal values. The stem bark consists of sugars and tannins, while flowers contain Hentria Contane, Octacosanol, Beta Sitosterol, stigma sterol; flavonoid, sees and bark contain Myrcetol, Glycoside, Kaempferol glycoside. Pharmacologically it acts as an astringent, tonic, expectorant, anti-inflammatory. Flowers are used in Scrofula, Prolapse rectum, obesity, diabetes, controls metabolism; stem and bark is used in Skin disease, ulcer, intestinal worms, asthma, tuberculosis gland; dried buds are used in piles, dysentery and diarrhea.
 

 
 
Ketaki Patra: In English it is known as Pandanus or Pandan or Screw Pine; in Hindi it is called as Ketaki; in Sanskrit it is termed as Hanil or Jambul; in Telugu it is popular as Gedaga and in Marathi it is known as Kegad or Kewada. Root, leaves, flowers, fruits and oil from flowers are having medicinal values. The plant contains, Physcion, Circilineol, n-Tricontanol, beta-stiosterl, stigmasterol, compesterol, daucosterol, palmitic acid and stearic acid. Pharmacologically it acts as stimulant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, aromatic, heart tonic, brain tonic.
 
The plant and leaves are used in leprosy, small pox, syphilis, scabies, leucoderma, headache, headache, and rheumatism, effective against gynaecological disorders, skin disease, boils, ulcer, fractures, dysuria, debility and hysteria. (Concluded) Reference: Ayurved Ka Pran, Vanaushadhi Vidnyan, published by Department of Garden and Herbs, Shri Vedmata Gayatri Pariwar Trust, Shantikunj, Haridwar (Uttaranchal)