Aak / Madar

Calotropis Gigantea is also known as Aka / Madar. This product is highly accepted among customers for its purity. The root bark of this plant is used as a medicine in the treatment of leprosy, hemorrhoids, wounds, tumors, and parasitic infections, it is also mostly used in the treatment of dysentery, Elephantiasis, Epilepsy, Asthma, and many other complaints including other conditions. It is a large shrub growing to 4 m (13 ft) tall. It has clusters of waxy flowers that are either white or lavender in color. Each flower consists of five-pointed petals and a small "crown" rising from the center which holds the stamens. The aestivation found in calotropis is valvate i.e. sepals or petals in a whorl just touch one another at the margin, without overlapping. The plant has oval, light green leaves and a milky stem. The latex of Calotropis gigantea contains cardiac glycosides, fatty acids, and calcium oxalate. The roots also contain Calotropone.

Uses:- The plant is reported as effective in treating skin, digestive, respiratory, circulatory and neurological disorders and was used to treat fevers, elephantiasis, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The milky juice of Calotropis procera was used against arthritis, cancer, and as an antidote for snake bite. The roots also have similar activities and also ac as an effective laxative. The pungent latex extracted from the leaves and fl owers of Calotropis procera is processed and used in the commercial preparation of eye tonics.