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Bijaka: Ayurvedic Profile & Benefits

Bijaka, or Pterocarpus marsupium, is an Ayurvedic medicinal tree known for its reddish-brown heartwood, which is used for various therapeutic purposes. It contains phytoconstituents like pterostilbene and is effective in treating conditions such as filariasis and blood pressure issues. Recent studies highlight its anti-diabetic properties, showing potential in lowering blood sugar levels and enhancing insulin sensitivity.

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Bijaka: Ayurvedic Profile & Benefits

Bijaka, or Pterocarpus marsupium, is an Ayurvedic medicinal tree known for its reddish-brown heartwood, which is used for various therapeutic purposes. It contains phytoconstituents like pterostilbene and is effective in treating conditions such as filariasis and blood pressure issues. Recent studies highlight its anti-diabetic properties, showing potential in lowering blood sugar levels and enhancing insulin sensitivity.

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BIJAKA

An Ayurvedic Medicinal Profile


Basic Botanical Information
• Basonym : Bijaka
• Botanical name : Pterocarpus marsupium
• Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
• Vernacular Names:
English name : Indian kino tree
Hindi : Vijaysar
Gujarati : Biyo
• Synonyms : Bandhukpuspa, Pittashalak, Pittasara, sugandhi,
Asana.
• Habitat : Deciduous forests in India and Sri Lanka
Morphology
• Tree: Medium to large (15-
20m tall), deciduous.
• Heartwood: Reddish-brown,
hard, astringent – primary
medicinal part
• Leaves: Compound, 5-7
leaflets
• Flowers: Yellow, in axillary
racemes
• Fruit: Winged pods
Part used
• Heartwood : heartwood of Bijaka is golden
brown or reddish brown in color, strong, tough
and moderately heavy.
Phystoconstituents
• Pterostilbene
• Epicatechin
• Marsupsin
• Carpusin
• Pterosupin
• Isoflavonoids and tannins
Classification
• Charak : not mentioned
• Susruta : salsaradi gana
• Vaghbhatta : Asanadi gana

Raspanchaka
• Rasa : Tikta, kasaya
• Guna : Laghu, ruksha
• Virya : Shita
• Vipaka : Shita
• Prabhava : Pramehagna
Dosa karma
Pacifies kapha and pitta
Adulterants
• Madhukar longifolia
• Pterocarpus indicus
And sometimes dyed wood pieces.
Substitutes
• Raktachandana
• Mashshringi
Formulations
• Bijakarishta
• Asanadikasaya

Therapeutic usage :
Slipada – paste of khadir heartwood, asana and cow’s urine
combined will help in filariasis.
Raktapitta – Bijaka decoction,reduce Blood pressure
Amayika Prayoga (Daily Therapeutic Use)

Kalpana Matra Anupana Marga Sevana Kala Kala Avadhi

Kwatha 50-100 ml Water Oral Empty Short to


(decoction) stomach long-term

Churna 3-6 g Water/ Oral Before Chronic use


(powder) honey meals

Swarasa 10-20 ml Water Oral Morning Short-term


Research Updates
Latest studies have done on bijaka’s anti-diabetic
effects.
Plant shows hypoglycemic effect, demonstrating
it’s ability to lower blood sugar levels.
Further research delves into it’s action of
enhancing insulin sensitivity and regulating
glucose metabolism.
THANK YOU

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