Vijaysar, commonly known as Malabar kino, belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is a medium to large, deciduous tree growing to a maximum height of 30 m. The trunk of Vijaysar is smoky, bearing vertical slits & it produces red gum. The leaves have wavy margins & the flowers are yellowish in colour. It has anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties. In Ayurveda, it is extensively used in the treatment of diabetes, obesity, diarrhoea, vitiligo, eczema etc. 
The active ingredient in vijaysar is isoliquiritigenin & liquiritigenin which reduces glucose absorption from gastro-intestinal tract & improves the level of insuline & proinsulin. Thus, it effectively maintains the blood glucose levels. It also shows hypocholesterolemic effects. 
 
Ayurvedic significance:
	
Rasa (taste): Kashay, Tikta (Astringent, bitter)
	
Veerya (nature):Sheeta (Cold)
	
Vipaka (taste developed through digestion): Katu (Pungent)
	
Guna (qualities):Laghu, Ruksha (Light,Dry)
	
Doshas (effect on humors): Pacifies Pitta & Kapha