Champaca

Other Names : Michelia champaca, Magnolia champaca, Champaka, Golden Champa, champak.

Health Benefits and uses of Champaka

• The decoction of the bark is an antitoxic agent, expels worms and promotes the flow of urine.
• The infusion of the flowers is used to give tone to the stomach, check the overproduction of bile, cure leprosy, skin diseases, ulcers, and remove phlegm. It is a good remedy for cough and rheumatism.
• The dried root and root bark, mixed with curd, is useful as an application to abscesses, clearing away or maturing the inflammation.
• The dried root and root bark in infusion promotes menstrual flow and is a good laxative.
• The juice of the leaves is given with honey in cases of stomach and intestinal cramps.
• The decoction of the flowers and fruits takes care of indigestion, nausea and fever.
• The flowers mixed with sesame oil (Sesamum indicum) are applied over the temples to take care of vertigo or dizziness.
• The perfumed oil prepared from the flowers is applied externally to take care of headache, eye infections and gout.
• To get rid of chapped feet, apply the crushed fruit and seeds overnight.