Other names of Deodar
Cedrus deodara, Devadaru, Devdar, Tevataram, Devadari, And Devataram.
Leaves, heartwood, and oil of Deodar are used in different Ayurvedic treatments.
Leaves of Deodar are anti-inflammatory, antitubercular.
Heartwood of Deodar is anthelmintic, digestive, carminative, cardiotonic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, expectorant, and antiseptic.
Oil of Deodar is antiseptic, depurative, and diuretic.
Ayurvedic health benefits and uses of Deodar
Hiccough and breathlessness
Take pieces of deodar wood and make a decoction and have it twice a day to clear airways and soothe the diaphragm which causes hiccough.
Wounds, leprosy, and syphilis
Deodar is an antiseptic and antiphlogistic, it is used externally as a hot paste with water. It is also a well-known blood purifier and deodar oil can be taken internally in the above cases.
Filariasis
Take mustard oil and deodar make a paste of it and apply on the affected part of fight obstruction to the vessels and reduce swelling. Deodar is especially recommended in glandular diseases.
Diuretic
Make a decoction of deodar wood and have twice a day to promote urination and clear urinary obstruction. This decoction is also used with great benefits in fever.
Modern research found the oil of deodar possesses significant anti-inflammatory activity in experimental studies.
