എരിക്,Calatropis Gigantea

     

Calotropis Gigantea

                            Here we discuss the amazing benefits and historical uses of the plant Calotropis gigantea, or Eric, along with its medicinal properties and disadvantages. If you want to know more about this plant, then you must watch the video in my YouTube channel “Leaftechmedilife” because it will undoubtedly be very useful for you. Here we look at the benefits, side effects, and history of this native plant.Calotropis gigantea, also known as the monarch plant, crown plant, big milkweed, or apple of Sodom, is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa. A flowering plant from Pollination is done with the help of bees, but when dried, the seeds are dispersed by the wind. Flowering and fruiting in November–April These flowers are long-lasting and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Beech is used for skin, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and nervous disorders, as well as digestive disorders including fever, elephantiasis, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and stomach ulcers. It was used for painful conditions including toothache, constipation, and joint pain, and to treat parasitic infections including elephantiasis and worms. Calotropis gigantea is a plant found in India and other parts of Southeast Asia. Calotropis is used in various agricultural fields.

Extracts of plant parts such as roots, stems, and leaves are used to promote germination and seedling Vigor
in many agricultural crops. It was common for ancient humans to apply poison to arrows or spears to hunt prey. Calotropis gigantea is traditionally used to treat a variety of conditions, including digestive problems such as diarrhoea, skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis, and other ailments such as headaches or fatigue.

It has also been found to have anti-inflammatory properties and can be used topically on wounds to reduce inflammation and promote healing. In recent studies, it has been found to be used as a contraceptive and an anti-cancer drug. In a study on the anticancer properties of Calotropis gigantea, DCM non- Small-cell lung carcinoma, colon carcinoma,

The extracts proved to be potently cytotoxic against hepatocellular carcinoma in hamsters. These extracts show potential to be developed as anti-cancer drugs, but further clinical research and studies are still needed for this as they have some side effects such as redness and vesication when applied to the skin. When the juice is taken orally, a bitter taste, burning pain in the throat and stomach, salivation, stomatitis, vomiting, diarrhoea, and sometimes death may occur. Its duration of lethal action is 6 to 12 hours. Some studies report that it can be used effectively against Culex mosquitoes, which are the vectors of Japanese encephalitis. That's all I have to say about this plant today. There are many advantages and disadvantages to this plant that have yet to be mentioned. Time constraints keep me from it. We'll see you again with another plant feature now I am Dr. Manoharan signing off and 73’