Varun
Varun
Varun is a famous diuretic Ayurvedic herb. It is also a good blood purifier that helps to maintain homeostasis (healthy and a stable state of a living being).
Varun might help relieve constipation due to its laxative property as it loosen stools and promote bowel movement. It is also found to be useful in case of gout due to its anti-inflammatory property as it reduces joint pain and inflammation. Applying Varun leaves paste on abscess- affected area helps reduce the pain and inflammation.
According to Ayurveda, adding Varun powder along with honey to your daily diet helps improve appetite due to its Deepan (appetizer) property.
It is advisable to use Varun only under medical supervision if you are taking antihypertensive drugs due to its diuretic activity[2].
Varun might help relieve constipation due to its laxative property as it loosen stools and promote bowel movement. It is also found to be useful in case of gout due to its anti-inflammatory property as it reduces joint pain and inflammation. Applying Varun leaves paste on abscess- affected area helps reduce the pain and inflammation.
According to Ayurveda, adding Varun powder along with honey to your daily diet helps improve appetite due to its Deepan (appetizer) property.
It is advisable to use Varun only under medical supervision if you are taking antihypertensive drugs due to its diuretic activity[2].
What are the synonyms of Varun?
Crataeva nurvala, Baruna, Barna, Varana, Vayvarno, Varano, Varuna, Bipatri, Mattamavu, Neervalamara, Neermatalam, Vayavarna, Haravarna, Baryno, Barnahi, Maralingam, Bilvarani[1].
What is the source of Varun?
Plant Based
Benefits of Varun
1. Wound healing
Vaun helps in quick healing of wound, decreases swelling and brings back the normal texture of the skin. This is due to its Ropan (healing) property.
Tips:
a. Take 1/2-1 teaspoon Varun bark powder.
b. Make a paste with coconut oil.
c. Apply on the affected area for quick healing of wound.
2. Anti-wrinkle
Wrinkles are due to aging, dry skin and lack of moisture. According to Ayurveda, it is due to an aggravated Vata. Varun helps in controlling wrinkles and increases moisture content in the skin because of its Snigdha (oily) nature. A paste of Varun bark, when used with honey can give you a glowing skin.
Tips:
a. Take 1/2-1 teaspoon Varun bark powder.
b. Make a paste with coconut oil.
c. Apply on the affected area to control wrinkle.
Vaun helps in quick healing of wound, decreases swelling and brings back the normal texture of the skin. This is due to its Ropan (healing) property.
Tips:
a. Take 1/2-1 teaspoon Varun bark powder.
b. Make a paste with coconut oil.
c. Apply on the affected area for quick healing of wound.
2. Anti-wrinkle
Wrinkles are due to aging, dry skin and lack of moisture. According to Ayurveda, it is due to an aggravated Vata. Varun helps in controlling wrinkles and increases moisture content in the skin because of its Snigdha (oily) nature. A paste of Varun bark, when used with honey can give you a glowing skin.
Tips:
a. Take 1/2-1 teaspoon Varun bark powder.
b. Make a paste with coconut oil.
c. Apply on the affected area to control wrinkle.
Precautions when using Varun
Patients with heart disease
Ayurvedic View
Use Varun only under medical supervision if you are taking antihypertensive drugs. This is due to the diuretic property of Varun.
Recommended Dosage of Varun
- Varun Powder - ½-1 teaspoon or as per your requirement.
How to use Varun
1. Varun Bark Powder
a. Take 1/2-1 teaspoon Varun bark powder.
b. Make a paste with coconut oil.
c. Apply on the affected area for quick wound healing.
a. Take 1/2-1 teaspoon Varun bark powder.
b. Make a paste with coconut oil.
c. Apply on the affected area for quick wound healing.
References
- The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Of India.Part 1 Volume 1.
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Disclaimer
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