Sakthi Saranai / Horse Purslane Powder / Varshabhu / Trianthema decandra – 100gm

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Trianthema Ecandra

English Name: Horse Purslane Powder

Sanskrit Name: Varshabhu, Dvijayangi, Laghupatra

Tamil Name: Sakthi Saranai / சத்திச்சாரணை

Hindi Name: Salasabuni/ Sabuni/ Vishakhapara / Lal-sabuni / सालासबुनि/सबुनी/विशाखापारा/लाल-सबुनि

Malayalam Name: vellutha Thazhuthama / വെളുത്ത തഴുതാമ

Telugu Name: Tellagalijeru / తెల్లగలిజేరు

Description:

The botanical name of horse purslane is Trianthema ecandra that belongs to the Aizoaceae family. Horse purslane is a perennial vine that grows to a height of 2.5 to 9.5 cm. Horse purslane is a long-branched tree, the leaves are 2.5 to 4 cm long with soft hairs, the flowers are small and pink, the fruits are 1 cm long and the seeds are round in shape. Every part of the horse purslane plant, such as roots, leaves, stems, flowers, and seeds has health benefits that can help treat a variety of health problems.

Health Benefits:

• Saranai powder can prevent macular degeneration and cataracts by eliminating free radicals that attack the cells of the eye.
• Due to the presence of vitamin B2 in this plant, it is used to treat migraines and headaches.
• Saranai powder is one of the best herbal remedies for regularizing periods.
• The leaf extract of the horse purslane is beneficial for reducing the glucose levels in the blood.
• Due to its curative properties, it has been used for curing burns and wounds.
• Horse purslane powder can help to prevent the development of cancer cells.
• In Ayurveda, the decoction of saranai powder is used for treating jaundice, liver diseases, anemia, headaches, etc.

Dosage of Horse Purslane Powder:

Take 5 grams of horse purslane powder and mix it with 100ml of water. Boil it for a few minutes. Drink it twice a day before taking food. It helps to maintain the body’s health.