Champawati, plumeria obtusa
The
various species of Plumeria are known to have medicinal properties and
have a long history of use by indigenous and tribal people in India. The
medicinal value of this Plumeria species in the treatment of a large
number of human ailments is mentioned in Ayurveda, Charaka Samhita and
Sushruta Samhita mentions the medicinal value of Plumeria species in the
treatment of a large number of human diseases. These plants are well
known for their religious value, cosmetic importance and tremendous
potential to be used as medicinal agents to cure infections, digestive
diseases, antiinflammatory and antipyretic action, anti-tumor potential,
anti-oxidant properties, as a purgative, remedy for diarrhea,
bronchitis, cough, asthma, fever bleeding piles, dysentery, blood
disorders and tumors etc. Today it is a challenge for scientists to
provide efficient, safe and cheap medications. In this case Plumeria can
be an exclusive medicine which is widely distributed throughout our
country.
Other Names: White
Frangipani, Singapore frangipani, Kathgolop, Gulchin, Champa,
Khagi-leihao, Plumeria, West Indian Jasmine, Pagoda Tree (Far East),
Seemai arali, Dead Man’s Fingers, Flower Of The Cross, Frangipani,
Graveyard Tree, Singapore Frangipani, Champeya, Hemapushpa, Champaka,
Golenchi, Golachin, Champa, Chafa, Frangipani, Common Frangipani,
Kemboja, Bunga Kubur, Red Frangipani, Nosegay Frangipani, Chempaka,
Pagoda Tree, Camboja
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