Maavilanga Patta

Tamil name      :Mavilingam, Narvala - மாவிலங்கா பட்டை

Sanskrit name  :Varun, Varuna
Hindi  name      :Baruna, Barna
English name    :Three-leaved caper, caper tree, Holy garlic pear
Gujarati name   :Vayvarno, Varano
Kannada name :Bitusi, Holenekki,
Telugu name    :Ulimidi, Maagalingam

Description:

                 The botanical name of Crataeva religiosa or Crataeva nurvala is a medium-sized, deciduous tree which may reach a height of 50 feet. The bark is smooth and brown while the branches have white patches tinged with purple and yellow. Antioxidant, and it is used to cure renal calculi, helminthiasis, dysuria, inflammations, abscesses, to remove bladder stone and kidney stone. It is used as a cure for urinary infections. Mavilanga Pattai treats asthma, bronchitis, and skin diseases.  Many people suffer from facial illness because of the cold weather in winter, so this herb is used. Varuna is considered to be a useful herb for anorexia, tumors and liver disorders and externally, varuna is used as a poultice for the treatment of cervical adenitis, abscess, enlarged spleen, rheumatic joint pain, and edematous wounds. The fresh juice of leaves of varuna is commonly used as a bitter tonic.

Health Benefits:

The bark of the varuna is believed to be especially effective when used to treat infections of the urinary tract.
It is used as a cholegogue promotes the discharge of bile from the system, anthelmintic (expels worms) and anti-amoebic in both intestinal and hepatic infestations.
The bark of the varuna is believed to be especially effective when used to treat infections of the urinary tract.
The plant is very important in traditional medicine. It is used as a cure for urinary infections.
The bark and leaves are used to cure rheumatic pain and swellings.
The fresh juice of leaves of varuna is commonly used as a bitter tonic.
It is used extensively in blood purification.
The herb strengthens the bladder. It is protection against liver diseases.
The plant is used for an ornamental purpose.