पुत्रजीवक

• Botanical Name: Putranjiva roxburghii Wall.
• Family: Euphorbiaceae
• Synonyms: Drypetes roxburghii, Putrajeevak, Putravanti
• Vernacular Name: Commonly known as “Putranjivak” in Hindi, “Lucky Bean Tree” in English, and “Kuduru” in Telugu.
• Classification: A small evergreen tree belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family.
• Habitat: Native to India and Southeast Asia, it thrives in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in forests and cultivated in gardens.
• Morphology: A tree that grows up to 10–12 meters in height. It has drooping branches, alternate, elliptic-oblong leaves with wavy margins, and small, dioecious flowers. The fruits are round or ovoid drupes with a hard, stony seed inside.
• Useful Parts: Seeds, leaves, and fruits.
• Chemical Composition: Contains fatty oils, essential oils, and isothiocyanates like glucoputranjivin. The seeds are rich in bioactive compounds with medicinal properties.
• Pharmacological Action: Known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, diuretic, and aphrodisiac properties. It is traditionally used to treat infertility, burning sensations, and urinary disorders. It also supports reproductive health in both men and women.
• Formulation: Used in Ayurvedic preparations like seed powders and leaf decoctions for improving fertility and treating various ailments. The paste of leaves is applied externally for skin conditions.

Rasa: Katu , Madhura

Guna: Laghu , Picchila

Virya: Sheeta

Vipaka: Madhura