Malkan Kizhangu / Suranjan Root (Raw)

Description

About Malkan Kizhangu / Suranjan Root (Raw)

Suranjan is Unani name of Colchicum luteum Baker, a type of lily plant with yellow flowers. It is found growing on grassy slopes in the temperate Himalayas, Afghanistan, and Turkestan. Colchicum luteum is rich in medicinal properties. The understanding of these properties will help us to better utilize this herb.

Benefits of Malkan Kizhangu / Suranjan Root (Raw)

It is specially indicated in Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Arthritis, Spasmodic Attacks, Wounds and Phlegmatic Affections. It is specially used to reduce the pain and inflammation of acute gout, arthritis and rheumatism. It is also useful in sexual debility.

Botanical Name     : Colchicum luteum
English Name           : Yellow Colchicum / Suranjan
Tamil Name               : மல்கன் கிழங்கு / Malkan Kizhangu
Hindi Name                : हिरनतुतिया / Hirantutiya