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According to the reference literatures, Ankol (Alangium salvifolium) is a small

tree with

edible fruits. It is found throughout the country particularly in drier parts.

The wood is

used for making musical instruments, and an alkaloid from bark is said to lower

blood

pressure. In Chhattisgarh Ankol is well known tree of medicinal importance. Its

all parts

are used very commonly as traditional medicine. During the Ethno-entomological

surveys

conducted in different parts of Chhattisgarh, I have observed that the

traditional healers of

Ankol rich regions of Southern Chhattisgarh use Indoaleyrodes sp. feeding on

this tree as

medicinal insect. Both nymphs and adults are used but nymphs are used more

commonly.

I have mentioned in previous articles that the healers of Chhattisgarh use many

herb and

insect based formulations to nullify the harmful effects of rat-bite. The

traditional healers

of Southern Chhattisgarh prepare full fed nymph based herbal combinations for

this

purpose. Many healers mix the dry insect powder with cow urine and in form of an

aqueous paste, apply it on affected part. According to the traditional healers

both internal

as well as external uses at a time cures the trouble effectively in very less

time. In

treatment of Diarrhoea, the traditional healers of Charama region mix the dry

insect

powder with Dahi (Curd) and give the combination to the patients, many times a

day, till

complete cure. It is considered as one of the promising treatments. In general,

the healers

do not inform the patients that they are using insect powder. Many healers

consider it

useful in treatment of bronchitis but as other promising alternatives are

available it is used

less commonly. The traditional healers of Narharpur region boil the full fed,

freshly

collected nymphs in base oil to prepare special oil. This special oil is used as

cure for

burning sensations in soles and palms. The special oil is massaged gently on

affected

parts. I have tried it successfully many times. The traditional healers of other

regions of

Chhattisgarh are not much aware of these uses.

 

These traditional medicinal uses of Indoaleyrodes sp. feeding on Ankol have yet

not been

reported in reference literatures. It is a matter of appreciation that the

traditional healers

of Southern Chhattisgarh are not only aware of these uses but also they are

practicing this

traditional knowledge in their daily life. I am feeling fortunate to document

this important

traditional medicinal knowledge.

 

Ethnobotanical uses

 

Alangium salvifolium (ALANGIACEAE)

 

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sacred-objects, SIDDU <dr_ereddy> wrote:

>

> sir

> do you have any information on

>

> uduga plant(alangium salvifolium

>

> regards

>

> siddu

>

> a_jagawat <a_jagawat> wrote:

> Dear Sir,

>

> So far i only know one person who knows about a real hatha Jodi. He

> tested it the way i informed about and it worked. The idea came from

> certain tantric literature which are written by a tantric in Mathura.

> Interstingly the Hatha Jodi and Siyar Singi are both kept together in

> Vermillion.

>

> I have four real siyar singis and i have purchased a fake one from

> the market too. The original eats away vermillion and its hairs keep

> on growing. Both these objects are used for Navarana Tantra. They

> attract 'Shree' when kept together.

>

> I am actually writing a book on rare objects. I am going to show

> people what the real things look like through good quality

> photographs.

>

> You will be surprised that even the Dhoop we purchase from market

> does not carry the right ingredients. I have planned appointments

> with members of royal families spread in Rajasthan. They posses rare

> treasures and i will photograph them for my book.

>

> I hope it will atleast separate the frauds from virtuous.

>

> Regards

>

> Alok

>

>

>

sacred-objects, "Richard Shaw-Brown II"

> <rsbj66> wrote:

> >

> > Dear Alok,

> >

> > QUESTION: You claim that genuine Hatha Jodi root has attribute to

> absorb 1 litre of til oil...

> >

> > Is this information from Shastra, folk-lore, or myth? Who or What

> is the authority that

> > makes this claim?

> >

> > Please advise... we are just curious... Thanks...

> >

> > Best rgds

> > Richard

> >

> > sacred-objects, "a_jagawat" <a_jagawat>

> wrote:

> > >

> > > Dear Sir,

> > >

> > > I am sorry if the message was offending. But if your piece is

> real

> > > can you provide a test for the same. Also a real hatha Jodi

> absorbs 1

> > > litre til oil within one month. Also after absorption it remain

> > > intact in its original form

> > >

> > > Alok Jagawat

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > sacred-objects, spskathiravan ravan

> > > <bb_22_72> wrote:

> > > >

> > > > Greetings Richard,

> > > >

> > > > Real Hatha Jodi are around 2 to 3

> inch

> > > and the price is USD 2500 to USD 3000. The genuine of the Hatha

> Jodi

> > > can be verified Examining one under a powerful magnifying glass

> would

> > > probably help--the texture should be an indication of one that is

> > > genuine or a false one.

> > > >

> > > > Thank you

> > > > Ravan

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Richard Shaw-Brown II <rsbj66> wrote:

> > > > Dear Ravanji,

> > > >

> > > > Thanks for the news. I have never seen a real Hatha Jodi. How

> big

> > > are they? What is the

> > > > value (price)? Also, how can genuine be verified?

> > > >

> > > > Your information is most welcome...

> > > >

> > > > Best rgds,

> > > > Richard

> > > >

> > > > sacred-objects, spskathiravan ravan

> > > <bb_22_72> wrote:

> > > > >

> > > > > Greetings Richard,

> > > > >

> > > > > I have several original Hatha

> Jodi's

> > > available for sale. I've uploaded a

> > > > picture of Hatha Jodi. Any enquiries are welcome.

> > > > >

> > > > > Richard Shaw-Brown II <rsbj66> wrote:

> > > > > Dear Alok,

> > > > >

> > > > > Yes, it's too bad there is so much cheating and ignorance in

> this

> > > Kali Yuga. When Sudras

> > > > > are worshipped and brahmins do labor. When even an ugly man

> is

> > > considered as

> > > > beautiful

> > > > > if he has money. This time when bird bones are sold as sacred

> > > roots.

> > > > >

> > > > > http://ph.sacred-

> objects/photos/view/3d60?

> > > b=12 <---this

> > > > is

> > > > > supposed to be a real Hatha Jodi being sold on eBay. I have

> never

> > > seen a real Hatha Jodi,

> > > > > although I would love to get one. Do you know where to get

> the

> > > real roots?

> > > > >

> > > > > DOES ANYONE SUPPLY HATHA JOTI???

> > > > >

> > > > > Best rgds,

> > > > > Richard

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > sacred-objects, "a_jagawat"

> > > <a_jagawat> wrote:

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Dear Richard Ji,

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Sorry i am disturbing you again and again. I have several

> Kinds

> > > of

> > > > > > hatha Jodis. I have uploaded one of them to the forum. But

> i

> > > got the

> > > > > > same tested from a lab in my area and according to the lab

> the

> > > hatha

> > > > > > Jodis been sold throughout India are bones of a bird and

> not

> > > the roots

> > > > > > of a plant.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Have you ever come across real Hatha Jodi ever. If yes will

> you

> > > be able

> > > > > > to upload the same at the forum

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Alok Jagawat

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

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