Kachnar (Bauhinia variegata) Extract Tannins 5% by Gravimetry

Bauhinia variegata, also called mountain ebony, is a flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to the temperate and tropical Indian subcontinent. It is a  medium  sized  deciduous  tree.The  bark is rough &  grayish  brown externally  and  pale-pink inside.

The   leaves   are bi-lobed, 10-15   cm   long   and   appear like camel’s hoof prints.  The  flowers are large, fragrant, white or purplish in color. Kachnar is known to have antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antitumour, hepatoprotective, antibacterial,  haemagglutinating,  haematinic,  antimicrobial, antiulcer activities. Kachnar is traditionally used in disorders like Lymphadenopathy, Goitre, Tumor, Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, cough, tuberculosis. Kachnar is also used to correct hormonal imbalance & is beneficial for the overall female reproductive system. It is used in treatment of PCOD, hypothyroidism and endometritis. 

• Rasa (taste): Kashaya (Astringent)
• Veerya (nature): Sheeta (Cold)
• Vipaka (taste developed through digestion): Katu (Pungent)
• Guna (qualities):Laghu, Ruksha (Light, Dry)
• Doshas (effect on humors): Balances Pitta & Kapha