Raw Indian Screw Tree / Valampuri Kaai

Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Helicteres
Species: H. isora
Binomial name: Helicteres isora

The botanical name of the Indian screw tree is Helicteres isora. The other names of this herbal plant are Marorphali, marori, Avartani, Enthani, Atmorha Kevai, and Mriga-shinga. The root, bark, seed, and fruit of this plant are used in the Ayurvedic system for its medicinal purposes.

According to Ayurveda, This Indian Screw tree is able to balance Pitta and Kapha dosha. It has a cool potency and Astringent taste. The main chemical constituency of this tree ensures hypolipidemic, antioxidant, anti-plasmid, antibacterial, anticancer, anti-diarrheal, hepatoprotective, and anodyne properties.

Health Benefits

• The paste of the Indian Screw Fruit has the ability to treat gastrointestinal problems.
• This fruit has a good amount of antibacterial and antioxidant properties, so it helps to treat various skin-related problems.
• This herbal plant also helps to stabilize blood sugar levels.
• It is also used to treat respiratory problems.
• This fruit powder mix helps to cure weakness in women after childbirth.