Dhataki is also known as ‘Dhawai’ and ‘Bahu Pushpika’. This plant is found in almost every state of India. However, it is rarely found in areas with too much water, such as West Bengal and parts of South India. Dhataki flowers, fruits, roots and bark are used in Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of various diseases.
The scientific name of Dhataki is ‘Woodfordia fruticosa’. It is a shrubby plant with a height of 3-6 meters. There is a gathering of special black dots on its branches and leaves. Its flowers are bright red in color. The fruits are thin, oval. The fruits are filled with small, smooth seeds of brown color.
The American National Library of Medicine has given information about it. The scientists there have studied its leaves, in which it has been found that there are such chemical elements present in them, which can prove beneficial in diseases like leucorrhoea, irregular menstruation, burning sensation during urination and bleeding in urine.
Research has shown that its leaves are also used to treat fever, cough with blood, arthritis, ulcers and to increase milk in animals.
According to Charaka Samhita, Dhataki is considered to be a diuretic. Additionally, it is also used as an important ingredient in making Asava and Arishta (Ayurvedic medicines), as it helps in the fermentation process. Along with this, it is most commonly used in health problems like diarrhea and dysentery. Taking the powder of its flowers with honey or buttermilk provides immediate relief. It also controls the habit of frequent defecation.
In Sushruta Samhita, it has been described as useful for preventing wounds and bleeding. Applying the powder of its flowers to heal any wound or injury and reduce swelling heals the wound quickly. Its paste provides relief in injury and wound.
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