Pongamia pinnata or the Indian beech is a tree that grows wild and can be found on canal bunds, road margins, wastelands and in tuberculosis sanatoria. The tree is a sort of invasive plant species because it grows wild even in harsh conditions including on sandy soils. Pongamia has been widely used in the Ayurvedic and Unani streams of medicine for many centuries for problems relating to the stomach, particularly in the treatment of cholera and its associated loose motions — often with blood.
There have been several studies to revalidate the claims of Ayurveda and Unani on the medicinal properties of Pongamia and all of them confirm that this herb is effective in the treatment of a number of health complications and conditions, including severe joint pains, eczema, diabetes, fever and anaemia and in strengthening the gums and teeth. However, Pongamia is well known for its unique properties that help in the maintenance of the digestive system and its ability to fight problems related to the stomach and intestines.
Pongamia is a good natural choice for the treatment of flatulence, ulcers and damage to the delicate lining of the stomach and intestines. Ayurvedic and Unani doctors often prescribe Pongamia for diabetes, swelling, the treatment of wounds, cold and cough, and also as an anti-bacterial agent.
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