What is Madar used for?
Anthelmintic: It has been used traditionally to expel intestinal worms. Wound Healing: Its latex has been used for wound healing and as a poultice. Antiasthmatic: Some traditional remedies involve the use of Calotropis procera for asthma and respiratory conditions, although caution is needed due to its toxicity. Anti-inflammatory: It has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used topically for skin conditions. Analgesic: It help relieve pain when applied externally. Antipyretic: It have a fever-reducing effect. Anthelmintic: It has been used traditionally to expel intestinal worms.
What is the Madar plant called in English?
Calotropis belongs to the Apocynaceae family, which is commonly known as milkweed or Aak. Plants of this genus are known as milkweeds due to the exudation of white and sticky latex from different plant parts. The crown flower/Calotropis gigantea/Aak/MilkWeed/Madar is a species of Calotropis native to India, China, Pakistan, and Nepal. It is a large shrub growing to 4 m tall. It has clusters of waxy flowers that are either white or lavender in colour.The fruit is a follicle and when dry, seed dispersal is by wind. In Indonesia its flowers are called widuri. According to the Shiva Purana, the madar flower/crown flower is very much liked by Lord Shiva; therefore the crown flower and its garland are offered to Lord Shiva for peace, prosperity and stability in society.