Sweet Indrajao (Wrightia Tinctoria) – Ancient Skin Care in Modern Times
Since ancient times, the countries India and Burma have grown a flowering tree that still possesses very powerful skin care properties to this day. In dried and powdered forms, the bark, seeds, leaves and even the roots have been used in various forms for medicinal purposes -from treating stomach ache, psoriasis and
non-specific dermatological issues. Sweet Indrajao (Wrightia Tinctoria) also has anti-inflammatory and anti-dandruff properties; thus it is used in hair oil preparations.
Botanical History: Sweet Indrajao (Wrightia Tinctoria)
Botanical Name: Wrightia TinctoriaFamily: Appocynaceae (Oleander family)
Names in different languages: English: Sweet Indrajao, Ivory wood, Pala indigo plant
Hindi: Duhi, Mitaindarjau Kapar
Malayalam: Dnadappala, Ayyappala, Vettupala
Marathi: Kala kuda
Parts Used: Leaf, Seeds, Bark, Root
Wrightia Tinctoria (Sweet Indrajao) is named after a Scottish physician and botanist William Wright (1740 - 1827). Sweet Indrajao is a small, deciduous tree with a light gray, scaly smooth bark. From a distance, the white flowers may appear like snowflakes. The fruits are suspended and swing freely; long paired follicles joined at their tips. The hairy seeds are released as the fruit matures and splits. The leaves of this tree yield a blue dye called Pala Indigo.*
In addition to a wide variety of medicinal purposes, the wood of the Sweet Indrajao (Wrightia Tinctoria) tree has been used for all kinds of wooden turnery: cups, plates, combs, pencils, furniture legs, toys and more.
Using Sweet Indrajao for Skin Care
Sweet Indrajao (Wrightia Tinctoria) is a genuinely herbal ingredient that makes Lustrous Henna® Face Pack and Body Mask an excellent addition to a natural skin care regime. Simply use it as a paste to take care of dermatological needs.
*Source: Seedscollector.
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