Wow, look at this majestic Aragwadha tree

Sanskrit synonyms for Aragwadha include:

- Shampakaha – the fruit having good omen.

- Vyadhighata - cures disease.

- Rajavrisksha - beautiful/ majestic tree.

- Suvarnakaha – With Beautiful Yellow Color

- Dirghaphala – Having Long Fruit.

I was very fortunate to stay at Dr L Mahadevan Sir’s Gurukulam at the Sri Sarada Hospital in Derisanamcope in the beautiful Tamil Nadu. During my stay, I passed a beautiful Aragwadha tree on my daily walk to the hospital. 

The tree pictured (second photo) is situated on the temple ground (Shri Ragheveshwarar Temple), just a few minutes walk from the Sri Sarada hospital. 

Whenever I see an Aragwadha tree here in Australia, it brings back memories of my time learning from guruji Dr. L. Mahadevan. 

If you live in the Perth area (Western Australia) keep your eyes open for this magical tree.

Aragwadha is a Sanskrit word that literally means that which eliminates or destroys the disease.

Charaka has categorised Aragwadha as kusthaghna (anti dermatoses), kandughna (anti pruritic) and also recana (laxative).

The flowers are used for medicinal purpose as well as the fruit pulp, root bark, and the leaves.

Therapeutic uses:

1. Kustha (skin disease): leaves of Aragvadhadi are pounded with sour gruel (kanji) and applied on the affected part. Also useful in ringworm.

2. Amavata (rheumatoid arthritis): The leaves of Aragvadhadi are fried in mustard oil and taken in the evening followed by a meal. It alleviates AMA.

3. Jaundice: Aragvadha in the dose of 40 gm should be taken with the juice of sugarcane it is helpful in alleviating jaundice.

Wishing you a beautiful Sunday 

With Love Karin and the Lakshmi team