Devdaru Scientific Name
Cedrus deodara
Devdaru Other Names
English: Himalayan Cedar, Deodar Trees
Tamil: Devedaram
Hindi: Devdara, Devdara, Devdaru
Sanskrit: Indradaru, Devakastha
Tamil: Devedaram
Hindi: Devdara, Devdara, Devdaru
Sanskrit: Indradaru, Devakastha
What is Devdaru?
Literal translation of Devdaru or Deodar in English is “Wood of Gods”. This herb has amazing properties that are useful in treating neurological disorders. Deodar oil has anti-inflammatory properties and is used in curing arthritis and treating headaches. This herb is also useful in treating skin diseases, fever, asthma, pruritus (uncomfortable itching sensation). It promotes healthy balance in doshas by curing vata doshas like constipation, bloating, paralysis etc. Oral intake in combination with external application of Devdaru paste is found to treat syphilis.
Common forms of Devdaru
Powder, Capsule, Oil, Decoction
Devdaru is commonly used for:
- Treating respiratory disorders like cough, cold and asthma
- Managing osteoarthritis
- Promoting weight-loss in obesity
- Preventing wrinkles caused by aging
- Promoting wound healing
- Treating urticaria (red itchy skin welts)
Devdaru Dosage
Powder: ¼-½ tsp daily
Capsule:1-2 twice daily
Oil: 2-5 drops usually mixed with coconut oil for external application
Decoction: 50 to 100ml or as prescribed.
Capsule:1-2 twice daily
Oil: 2-5 drops usually mixed with coconut oil for external application
Decoction: 50 to 100ml or as prescribed.
Devdaru Side-effects and Warnings
Common side-effects: Not known.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: Avoid Devdaru unless prescribed by the doctor.
Children: Not known.
Warning:
Always dilute with coconut oil before applying on the skin if you have hypersensitive skin.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: Avoid Devdaru unless prescribed by the doctor.
Children: Not known.
Warning:
Always dilute with coconut oil before applying on the skin if you have hypersensitive skin.