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Information about the herb Crataeva Nurvala
Crataeva nurvala, also known as Three-leaved Caper is part of the Capparidaceae plant family.
Botanical Name: Crataeva nurvala
Plant Family: Capparidaceae
Common name: Three-leaved Caper, Varuna (Sanskrit)
History: It is used in Indian Ayurvedic Medicine
Plant Constituents of Crataeva Nurvala
Contains:
- flavonoids
- glucosinolates
- plant sterols, including lupeol
- saponins
-
tannins
Action:
- anti-inflammatory [an agent to ease inflammation]
- antilithic [an agent which reduces or suppresses urinary calculi (stones) and dissolves those already present]
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Medicinal Parts Used: Bark or root bark
Crataeva nurvala is used for:
Genitourinary Conditions
- atonic bladder (lack of normal tone)
- benign prostatic hyperplasia (increase in volume of a tissue or organ caused by the formation of and growth of new cells) [usually combined with Pygeum]
- bladder tonic
- chronic urinary tract infections
- hypotonic
bladder (reduced tone or tension) and
incontinence and possibly enuresis (bedwetting) - prevention and treatment of kidney stones
Dosage:
- 5-10 mL/day 1:2 liquid herbal extract
- 15-25 g/day decoction of dried bark or root bark
Drug Interactions:
Do not use Crataeva without first talking to your health practitioner if using any of the following medications:
- None Known
Global Herbal Supplies has Crataeva available in the following forms
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