Albiziz Lebbek

Description

Almost all parts of this plant are used for the treatment of ailments such as migraine, conjunctivitis, diarrhea, jaundice, skin problems, asthma etc. Many chemical constituents have been isolated from Albizia lebbeck such as lebbekannin, echinocystic acid, flavonoids, Linoleic acid, saponins etc What is Shirish in Ayurveda?

Shirish, an Ayurvedic anti-poisonous herb and is considered the most powerful antidote against a large number of animal and plant origin poisons. The experiments have proven the property of this herb, like antimicrobial and Immune-modulator actions.

• Ashwagandha. Ashwagandha is a traditional ayurvedic medicine used for multiple uses.
• Brahmi. Brahmi is also called a Bacopa Monnieri is a traditional ayurvedic herb that has been used specifically to treat neurological disorders.
•  Shatavari.
• Licorice.
• Shirish is a native tree of Indomalaya, New Guinea and Northern Australia which is widely naturalized or cultivated in other tropical and sub-tropical regions. The tree grows very big and can be easily spotted on the road sides in Southern India. It is one of the important anti-poisoning herb used in treating snake bite poisoning.
• Shirish is light to digest, dry, piercing, bitter, astringent, sweet, pungent and has slightly hot potency. Bark, seeds, leaves and flowers of Shirish are used for medicinal purposes.
•  It is known to balance vata and Pitta disorders.