CHAMPA (MICHELIA CHAMPACA)

 

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.