Paribhadra Bheda

Sanskrit Name: Paribhadra

Identification No: SDACH/HG/248

Botanical Name: Erythrina suberosa Roxb.

Family Name:Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

Vernacular Names

• Hindi: Dadap, Pangara
• English: Corky Coral Tree

Habitat & Distribution
Native to the Indian subcontinent, commonly found in the Himalayan foothills, central and northern India. Grows in tropical to subtropical climates, often planted as an ornamental tree.

Morphology

• Medium-sized deciduous tree
• Bark: Thick, corky, grayish-brown
• Leaves: Compound, trifoliate
• Flowers: Bright red, tubular, clustered
• Fruit: Pods with several seeds
• Seeds: Hard, red with black spot, used traditionally in ornaments

Varieties

• Erythrina suberosa
• Erythrina variegata (sometimes used as a substitute)

Substitute / Adulterant

• Substitute: Erythrina variegata
• Adulterants: Other species of Erythrina or non-related red flowering trees

Phytochemicals

• Alkaloids: Erythraline, Erysodine, Erysotrine
• Flavonoids
• Saponins
• Glycosides
• Tannins
• Terpenoids and Sterols: β-sitosterol, stigmasterol
• Phenolic compounds

Rasa Panchaka

• Rasa: Tikta
• Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
• Virya: Ushna
• Vipaka: Katu
• Prabhava: Krimighna, Kushthaghna
• Dosha Karma: Kapha-vata shamak

Karma (Rogaghnata)

• Krimighna
• Kushthaghna
• Shothahara
• Vedanasthapana
• Raktashodhaka
• Vishaghna

Amayika Prayoga / Therapeutic Uses

External

• Bark paste for wounds and ulcers
• Powder mixed with oil for eczema, skin eruptions

Internal

• Bark decoction for intestinal worms, dysentery
• Flower extract for cough and bronchial issues

Part Used

• Bark
• Flowers
• Seeds (used with caution due to alkaloids)

Dose

• Kwatha (decoction): 50–100 ml/day
• Bark powder: 3–6 gm/day
  

Yoga / Formulations

• Paribhadra Kwatha
• Paribhadra Taila
• Herbal pastes for wounds and joint pain

IUCN Status

• Not Evaluated (NE)

Research Updates

1. Phytochemical Profiling and Anticancer Potential (2021)
   Methanolic bark extract showed alkaloids and phenolic compounds with cytotoxic effects against melanoma cell lines.
   (Source: ResearchGate)
2. Antioxidant and Enzyme Inhibitory Activity (2020)
   Demonstrated strong antioxidant properties and acetylcholinesterase inhibition, showing promise for neurodegenerative diseases.
   (Source: PMC Article)
3. Ethnobotanical and Traditional Uses (2020–2022)
   Documented in tribal practices for liver, respiratory, and wound healing treatments. Highlighted as an important plant in folk medicine.
   (Source: PMC Article)