Psoralea Corylifolia

• Botanical Name : Psoralea Corylifolia
• Family Name : Fabaceae
• Common Name : Psoralea Seed, Malay Tea, Cot Chu, Ku Tzu Malaysia, Scurf-pea, Malaysian Scurfpea, P'o Ku Chih, Pha Cot Chi
• Part Used : Seeds, Roots And Fruits
• Habitat : Found in many parts of india.
• Product offered : Seeds, Oil

Uses :

• This is valued in Chinese herbal medicine as a tonic remedy and is used to improve general vitality. It is also of value in the treatment of skin disorders, including vitiligo. Some caution should be employed when applying the herb externally.
• The one-seeded fruits are highly regarded and tonic to the genital organs. The seed is anthelmintic, antibacterial, astringent, cardiac, cytotoxic, deobstruent, diuretic, stimulant, stomachic & tonic.
• It is used in the treatment of febrile diseases, premature ejaculation, impotence, lower back pains, frequent urination, incontinence, bed wetting etc. The seed & fruit contain psoralen.
• The root is used for treating dental caries. The plant yields a useful medicinal oleoresin, it treats kidney disorders, impotence, lumbago. It is also used externally to treat various skin ailments including leprosy, leucoderma and hair loss. The antibacterial action of the fruit inhibits the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.