Forgotten Trees of Ayurveda Saptaparni introduces us to a remarkable tree that has held an important place in traditional Indian medicine. Known botanically as Alstonia scholaris, Saptaparni belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is a tall evergreen tree that grows across several parts of India and other tropical regions of Asia.
Although modern wellness conversations often focus on popular herbs such as Ashwagandha, Turmeric, and Guduchi, Ayurveda also values many trees that receive far less attention today. Saptaparni is one such tree. Traditionally, Ayurvedic practitioners used different parts of the plant, particularly the bark and leaves, in carefully prepared formulations.
Moreover, its bitter nature gives Saptaparni an interesting place within Ayurvedic herbal knowledge.
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