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DEVADARU


WHAT IS DEVADARU

It is an important medicinal plant that is used in the treatment of various ailments. The botanical name for devadaru is Cedrus deodara which belongs to Pinaceae. It is also known as the wood of gods


What are the other names of DEVADARU in various languages

Kannada - Bhadradaaru, Daevadaaru

Hindi - Devdar

Malayalam - Devataram

Tamil - Devadaram, Devadaru

Sanskrit - Amarataru, Badradaru

English - Devdar, Himalayan cedar

Gujarat - Devdaar

Marathi - Deodar

Urdu - Burada deodar

Tibetan - Tha n sin

Nepali - Devadaru


ORIGIN AND SOURCE OF DEVADARU

It is widely distributed in the Himalayan region across Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, and India. The altitude range of this herb is 1200-3000m in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Uttarakhand.  It is a large and tall tree it is 75m in height and it ranges from 2.4 to 3.6 m in girth. The wood looks hard, brown to light yellowish-brown. The female cones are barrel in shape and 7-13 cm long, 5-9cm broad, and the male cones are 4-6 cm long. It can live up to 1000 years. Its flowers and fruits appear from October to November.


CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS IN DEVADARU

Devadaru contains Terpenoids, flavonoids, glycosides, P-methyl acetophenone, atlantone, and Sesquiterpenes.

Actions:

  • Expectorant
  • Antispasmodic
  • Anti-diabetic
  • Diaphoretic
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-fungal 


TRADITIONAL AND MODERN VIEW OF DEVADARU

Traditional view:

Because of its Deepan and Pachan property, it helps to keep the digestion healthy and it also digests the food easily, and the gas formation

Due to the imbalance of Kapha dosha eye diseases such as watery eyes, itching can occur. It is considered that the use of devdaru helps to balance the Kapha activity

It is considered ear pain occurs due to an imbalance of Vata dosha the use of devdaru helps to balance the Vata dosha and relieve ear pain

Diabetes can occur due to an imbalance of Vata and Kapha dosha and interfere with the amount of insulin in the body. Devadaru control the insulin level by its Vata and Kapha balancing property

Modern view:

It is considered that the use of devdaru has a carminative property which helps to expel gas easily and control flatulence

Information regarding the use of devdaru in the treatment of eye diseases is not available but traditionally it is used in the conditions like conjunctivitis

Information regarding the use of devdaru in the treatment of ear diseases is not available

It reduces the glucose level in blood and activates the insulin receptors to absorb the sugar in the blood by its antidiabetic property

DEVDARU AS EXPECTORANT

By removing the mucus from the respiratory tract it helps to relieve cough by its expectorant activity

DEVDARU AS ANTISPASMODIC

It is useful in controlling asthma by increasing the movements of the respiratory tract by its antispasmodic activity

DEVDARU AS ANTI-DIABETIC

It controls the sugar level in blood by stimulating the secretion of insulin and it also helps to relax the mind and improve the pattern of sleep which results in managing insomnia

DEVDARU AS DIAPHORETIC

The use of this oil helps to increases the sweating to reduce the fever by its sweat-inducing property

DEVDARU AS ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

It is used to reduce the pain and inflammation that occurs due to arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory property

DEVDARU AS ANTI-FUNGAL

The paste of this leaf helps to reduce the itching and also prevent the skin from infection by its anti-fungal activity 


DOSAGE OF DEVADARU

The dose of the drug used according to physicians

Decoction - 60-90ml

Powder - 3-5gm

Oil - 20-40 drops


PRECAUTIONS WHILE USING DEVADARU

  • Before applying the Devdaru oil mix it with coconut oil if you have hypersensitive skin
  • Use this powder along with milk or rose water because it has Ushna


CONTRAINDICATIONS WHEN USING DEVADARU

It is contraindicated to use this drug in patients during breastfeeding and pregnancy.


BENEFITS OF DEVADARU

COUGH AND COLD

It is known as Kapha disorder and it usually occurs due to the accumulation of mucus in the respiratory tract. The use of this herb helps to balance the imbalance of Kapha and remove the excess mucus from the respiratory tract

ASTHMA:

According to Ayurveda, it is considered that the main doshas which are involved in asthma are Vata and Kapha. The combination of Vata and Kapha in the lungs obstructs the respiratory passage and leads to breathing difficulty. The use of this herb balances the imbalance of Vata and Kapha and reduces the excess amount of mucus in the respiratory tract and reduces the symptoms of asthma

OSTEOARTHRITIS:

It usually occurs due to the aggravation of Vata dosha which causes pain, swelling, and movement difficulty. The use of this herb balances the Vata and reduces the symptoms of osteoarthritis.

OBESITY:

Due to lifestyle modification and unhealthy food habits which results in weak digestive fire and this increases the accumulation of ama and causes an imbalance in Meda dhatu and leads to obesity. The use of this drug control obesity by reducing the ama and also b improving the metabolism

ANTI-WRINKLE:

According to Ayurveda wrinkles occurs due to the aggravation of Vata this is control by devdaru oil which reduce the wrinkles by increasing the moisture content of the skin by balancing the Vata

WOUND HEALING:

Due to its ropan activity, it promotes quick healing by decreasing inflammation and also brings the normal texture of the skin.


HOW CAN YOU ADD DEVADARU IN YOUR DAILY LIFE?

The Devadaru comes in various formulations includes

Internal use:

Devdaru powder

Take the required amount of the powder and consume the powder with water after every meal

Devdaru decoction:

Take the required amount of powder and add 2 cups of water and boil until it reduces to half a cup and filter the water and take 10-20 teaspoons of this decoction and add the same quantity of water into it and consume the drink after the meals

Devdaru capsule

Take the capsules of devdaru as per the required dose. Consume the capsule with milk or water after lunch and dinner.

External use:

Devdaru oil:

Take the required amount of devdaru oil and mix it with coconut oil if you have allergic skin


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON DEVADARU

What is Devdaru formulation is available in the market?

The available devdaru formulations in the market are churna, capsule, and oil

Is Devdaru powder available in the market?

Yes, it is available in the market and it can be brought from online websites or ayurvedic medical stores.

How to store Devdaru?

It should be stored in an airtight container and keep the medicines away from the heat and light and Do not keep the medicines reaching out to children.