Latin Name(s): Pterocarpus marsupium

English Name(s): Indian Kino Tree

Sanskrit / Indian Name (s): Vijaysar, Bijaka

Cure for:  Since ancient times, Ayurvedacharyas used blocks/pieces of Vijaysar to control diabetes. Branch of this tree is used as an astringent and is often used in the treatment of toothaches.

Kino tree is used to treat leucoderma, decrease of white blood cells in blood, elephantitis, various cardiovascular problems and also prevents greyness of hair and tanning. It is also a magical remedy for diabetic people and is often considered as one of the best herbal medicine by well known experts. It is a safe and effective herbal preparation that has been found to reduced the glucose absorption from the gastrointestinal tract and improves insulin and pro-insulin levels. It also possesses cell protective and regeneration property and undoes any damage caused to newly formed cells. Indian kino tree is also used in many skin nourishing creams. It also helps to control weight-increase.