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Anantamul, meaning ‘Eternal Root’ in Sanskrit, is generally found near seashores and in the Himalayan territories. It is also known as Indian Sarsaparilla and has high medicinal and cosmetic value.
According to Ayurveda, Anantamul is known to possess Ropan (healing) and Raktashodhak (blood purifying) properties which makes it an important ingredient in various Ayurvedic skin medicines. It can be used externally as well as internally in all types of skin problems like ringworm, thrush, psoriasis, eczema and bacterial-related skin disease.
Applying a paste of Anantamul root on the skin helps to get rid of ringworm and other bacterial infections due to its antimicrobial activity. Anantamul kwath (decoction) as well as its powder has blood purifying properties and can be taken twice a day to manage various skin problems.
Anantamul helps to manage blood sugar levels and prevent damage to the liver by protecting the insulin-producing cells as well as liver cells against the damage caused by free radicals due to its antioxidant property. It might also improve the metabolism of the body and help in digestion as well as weight management. This can be achieved by drinking nannari (Anantamul) juice that might improve digestive health and help you lose weight.
What are the synonyms of Anantamul?
Hemidesmus indicus, Indian sarsaparilla, Nannari, Tylophora, False sarsaparilla, Pseudosarsa, Nunnari asclepias, Periploca indica, Magarbu, Sariva, Karpoori, Sugandhi