What Is Vijaysar?
VIjaysar is a large deciduous tree that usually grows to a height of 3o metres. Termed biologically as Pterocarpus marsupium, this tree is indigenous to Nepal, Srilanka and India. It is usually found thriving in the western ghat regions, Karnataka-Kerala region, hilly regions of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, and in the forests of central India.
The trunk of Vijaysar is smoky in colour with visible vertical slit-like marks. The tree usually bears leaves and foliage with a wavy margin, yellowish flowers and legume like fruits with two embedded seeds. The bark of Vijaysar usually produces a reddish coloured gum or latex.
Common Names Of Vijaysar
Vijaysar is popularly known by different names in different parts of the world. It is known as Indian Kino tree, Malabar Kino tree, Red sandalwood, and Sugar Destroyer in English, Bija, Beejaka, Vijayasara, Vijaysar, Asana in Hindi, Venga katal, Vegai, Vengai in Tamil, Yegi Vegisa, Peddagi, in Telugu, Piyasal, Piyasala, Peetashal, Pitasala, in Bengali, Venga in Malayalam, Bijaka, Pitasara, Pitashalaka, Bandhukapushpaka, Krushnasharjaka, Pushpavruksha, Alakapriya Peetasara, Sugandha neela niryasa, Tishya, Karshya, Shouri in Sanskrit.
Ayurveda knows Vijaysar as Asana, Pitasara, Biyo, Asanam, and Bijasal, whereas the branch of Unani medicines knows this plant as Bijaysaar Siddha, and Tamil-Vengai.
Other names in different regions of the Indian subcontinent include; Biyo in Gujarati, Piashala, Piasal in Oriya, Bange mara, Kempu honne, Banga, Bijasara, Asana in Kannada, Chandan Lal, Channanlal in Punjabi, Lal Chandeur in Kashmiri, and Vivala, Bibala in Marathi.
Health Benefits Of Vijaysar in Ayurveda:
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Regulates Diabetes:
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Brings Down Sugar Cravings
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Aids In Weight Loss
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Enhances Digestion
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Treats Wounds And Ulcers
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Promotes Skin Health
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Relieves Hair Problems
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Slows Ageing Process
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Purifies Blood
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Shields Against Infections
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Remedies Arthritis
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Prevents Dental Problems
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Safeguards Liver Functions
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Treats Eye Problems
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