Padhimugam (Sappan Wood)
Botanical Name: Caesalpinia sappan
English Name: Sappan Wood
Tamil Name: பதிமுகம் / Padhimugam
About Padhimugam (Sappan Wood)
Sappan Wood is a small thorny tree, 6-9 meters in height and 15-25 cm in trunk diameter with a few prickly branches. The side-stalks are prickled at the base and have 10-20 pairs of oblong, very oblique leaves at the base, rounded to a notch at the tip. The yellow flowers are borne in panicles in leaf axils and at the ends of branches. The flowers are fragrant, 2-3 cm long, and 5-merous. Stamens are waxy-white with densely woolly filaments at the base. The fruits are woody pods, compressed with a hard recurved short beak, containing 3-4 seeds.
Benefits of Padhimugam (Sappan Wood)
- Water Purifier: Sappan Wood is traditionally used as a natural water purifier.
- Blood Pressure Control: It helps in regulating blood pressure levels.
- Treatment for Piles: It is effective in treating piles.
- Cholesterol Control: Helps in controlling cholesterol levels.
- Indigestion Relief: Beneficial for treating indigestion.
- Diabetes Management: It helps in managing diabetes.
How to Use Padhimugam (Sappan Wood) Internally
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For General Health and Blood Pressure Control:
- Soak a small piece of Sappan Wood in a glass of water overnight. Drink the water on an empty stomach in the morning.
- Alternatively, boil a piece of Sappan Wood in 200 ml of water until the water turns red. Let it cool and drink it. Repeat this once or twice a day.
Procurement & Agriculture Method
90% of our herbs are wild crops and 100% organic by nature. The remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized without any chemicals or preservatives.
Disclaimer
The consumption details and benefits listed on our website are derived from ancient Tamil books and Siddha records, further refined by our team of Siddha doctors. However, we advise you to consult your doctor before use.
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