Medicinal Properties & Uses Of Tejobati/Toothache tree (Zanthoxylun armatum)

     Tejobati is a herb found exclusively in Indian subcontinent and it having some wonderful curing effects. It has some exceptional benefits so let us explore those.

Scientific Name 

Ø Zanthoxylun armatum

Other Name 

Ø Tejobati, Tejoijivha, Tumbaru, Sourav, Banaja, Tejbal, Tumbul, Nepali Dhaniya, Kababa dahan kushada,

Used Part

Ø Bark

Ø Fruit

Chemical Composition

Ø  Berberin

Ø  Dictamnine

Ø  Magnofluorine

Ø  Xanthoplanine

Ø  Skimmianine

Ø  Linalool

       Some aromatic oil extracted from it.

Interesting Facts

Ø  It is oil extract used for toothache as local application

Ø  It is small bush type tree

Ø  It is found in the Himalayan range

Ø  It is also found in approx. 2000 to 6000 ft. above the sea level

Ø  It having some other verities found exclusively in South India and Assam, named as “Chirphal” {zanthoxylun limonella (Dennst)}

Ø  The fruits come out in the winter

Ø  The whole plant smells good

Medicinal Properties & Uses

Ø  It is having antibacterial effects

Ø  It reduces the pus formation

Ø  It is reduces cough

Ø  It is an active stimulant

Ø  It is very much effective in toothache (as local application)

Ø  It improves appetite

Ø  It stimulates the digestion

Ø  It stimulates the live enzymes

Ø  It is very good for treatment of worms 

Ø  It stimulates the heart’s activity

Ø  It is very good diuretic

Ø  It is good for skin disorders

Ø  It is used in Fever

Ø  It is good for diabetes 

Ø  It is used in headache 

Ø  It is used in Mouth ulcers

Ø  It is useful in Piles

Ø  It is useful in heart diseases

Ø  It is useful in Hepatomegaly

Ø  It is used in breathing difficulty

Ø  It is used in burning urination

Ø  It is used in rheumatoid arthritis

Ø  It is used in paralysis

Ø  It is used in hemiparesis

Ø  It is used in facial paralysis

Ø  It is a useful ingredient in herbal toothpaste

Ø  It is useful in making homemade mouthwash

Preparation

Ø Tejobatyadhya Grita

Ø Tumbabardhi Churna

Extract Available in Toothpaste like

·        Vico Toothpaste

·        Herbodent Toothpaste

·        Ayurdent Toothpaste

·        Gumtone Toothpaste