{"id":159109,"date":"2022-05-09T16:04:03","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T10:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=159109"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:20:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:20:01","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-vijaysar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-vijaysar\/","title":{"rendered":"Vijaysar (Pterocarpus marsupium): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and more!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Benefits of Vijaysar<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Vijaysar<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Vijaysar<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Vijaysar?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Vijaysar<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Vijaysar<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nVijaysar is a plant drug used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is scientifically known as Pterocarpus marsupium<\/em> and belongs to the Fabaceae<\/em> family. This plant grows naturally in India, Srilanka, and Nepal. It has been used for thousands of years for managing various disease conditions^{1<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
Vijaysar is called the Indian kino tree or Malabar tree in English; Vijayasar or Bija in Hindi; Asana or Bijaka in Sanskrit; Biyo in Gujarati; Bijasara in Kannada; Lal Chandeur in Kashmiri; Piyasala or Pittasala in Bengali; Venga in Malayam; Bibila in Marathi; Piashala in Oriya; Channanlal in Panjabi; Vengai in Tamil; Yegi in Telugu; and Bijasar in Urdu ^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{2<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Nutritional Benefits of Vijaysar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nVijaysar has various nutrients and chemical compounds like carbohydrates, fats, flavonoids, glycosides, alkaloids, saponins and tannins. It is also high in polyphenolic compounds (micronutrients that occur in plants)^{3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Properties of Vijaysar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Vijaysar has various helpful properties like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may show antibacterial property<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anti-cancer property<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show liver-protective activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help with cataracts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help reduce blood lipids ^{1<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may show memory-enhancing potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show antidiarrhoeal property ^{3<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may help reduce fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anti-helminthic (used to destroy parasitic worms) property<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show antioxidant property<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anti-inflammatory potential ^{4<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It may show the immunomodulatory (a substance that affects the functioning of the immune system) potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show antidiabetic activity ^{4<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{5<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
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In my experience, Vijaysar\u2019s rasayani dravya may aid in reducing ageing. Vijaysar may promote tissue regeneration, antioxidant activity, and tissue healing.<\/p>\n Dr. Anuja Bodhare, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Vijaysar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Potential Uses of Vijaysar for Bacterial Infection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Antibacterial properties of Vijaysar stem and bark extract have been demonstrated by laboratory studies. Stem extract showed antibacterial activity against Bacillus coagulans and Escherichia coli, which cause stomach infections. Vijaysar has also been studied to have antibacterial activity against other bacteria such as Streptococcus pyrogens, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococci, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in both laboratory and animal studies ^{1<\/sup><\/a>. However, if you are suffering from bacterial infection, reach out to your healthcare provider and get treated. Avoid using herbs or remedies to treat infections without consulting your doctor first.<\/p>}
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