Indrabaruni (Cirullus colocynthis/Bitter apple) : Chemical Composition, Ayurvedic View, Medicinal Use

Family:

• Cucutrbitaceae

Scientific Name:

• Cirullus colocynthis 

Common Names of Cirullus colocynthis :

• Indrabaruni
• Gabakshi 
• Gobakshi 
• Chitra 
• Indriyan 
• Rakhal Sasha
• Kourtomma 
• Indrabanna
• Pikkumutti
• Tumbikyoi
• Paparbudum
• Hangjal
• Kharbuj- a-talakh 
• Colocynth 
• Bitter apple 

Chemical Constituents of Cirullus colocynthis:

• Colocynthin
• A-elaterin
• Hentriacontane
• Soponin
• Ipuranol ....etc.

Ayurvedic Concept of Indrubaruni:

• Guna : Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshna
• Vipak: Katu 
• Rasa Tikta 
• Virya: Ushna

Medicinal Use of of Cirullus colocynthis :

• Indrabaruni is used for the sodhan karma in kapha-paittik diseases. 
• Cirullus colocynthis is traditionally used for the treatment of  hair fall. 
• Cirullus colocynthis is good for the treatment of Ulcer and cysts. 
• Cirullus colocynthis is good for the treatment of insects bites. 
• Cirullus colocynthis is used in abdominal diseases, abdominal lump. 
• Cirullus colocynthis is good for the treatment of Hepatitis. 
• Cirullus colocynthis is good for the treatment of rheumatic disease. 
• Cirullus colocynthis is good for worms. 
• Indrabaruni is indicated as blood purifying agent. 
• It is used in cough and cold. 
• Cirullus colocynthis is good for the treatment of menstrual disorders. 
• Cirullus colocynthis is good for the treatment diabetes. 

Used Part:

• Phala Churna (Seeds Powder)  1/8 to 1/2 gram
• Mool Churna (Root powder)  1-3 grams 

Special Compositions:

• Narayan Churna