%20Ayurvedic%20Herbs%20Of%20Nepal%20MICHELIA%20CHAMPACA%20%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%BE%20Champa.jpg "MICHELIA CHAMPACA, चम्पा, Champa")
CHAMPA (MICHELIA CHAMPACA)
Nepali Name: चम्पा (Champa)
Scientific Name: Michelia champaca
Hindi Name: चम्पा (Champa)
Traditional Uses and Process of Use:
1. Bark:
• Properties: Astringent, febrifuge, stimulant, expectorant, diuretic; beneficial for bile and blood affections.
• Uses:
• Astringent qualities help in controlling excessive discharges.
• Febrifuge properties aid in reducing fever.
• Stimulant nature provides a boost to the system.
• Expectorant action helps in relieving respiratory issues.
• Diuretic effects assist in promoting urine flow.
• Effective in addressing bile and blood-related issues.
2. Flowers and Fruits:
• Properties: Stimulant, tonic, expectorant, antispasmodic, stomachic, carminative, diuretic.
• Uses:
• Stimulant and tonic qualities contribute to overall vitality.
• Expectorant properties are beneficial for respiratory health.
• Antispasmodic action helps in relieving spasms or cramps.
• Stomachic and carminative effects aid in digestive health.
• Diuretic properties assist in promoting urine production.
3. Overall Uses:
• Used in bilious conditions, helping balance and regulate bile secretion.
• Historical use in leprosy, indicating potential for skin-related conditions.
• Effective in managing skin diseases and ulcers.
• Valuable in addressing cough issues, offering respiratory relief.
• Beneficial in managing rheumatism, possibly due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
