Dried Sesbania grandiflora L. Pers Bark 100g.

Dried Sesbania grandiflora L. Pers Bark 100g.

Sesbania grandiflora, commonly known as Agathi or Hummingbird Tree, is a traditional medicinal plant widely used in South and Southeast Asian herbal systems. The bark is traditionally valued for its astringent properties and is commonly used in external and internal applications for oral, digestive, and skin-related conditions.

Key Features

• Traditionally used to support oral health and mouth ulcer relief

• Valued in herbal systems for astringent and wound-supporting properties

• Commonly used in traditional digestive wellness practices

• Traditionally used to support skin cleansing and wound care

• Included in classical herbal remedies for inflammation and infection support

• Used in both topical and oral traditional preparations

Traditional Uses

• Traditionally used to support healing of mouth ulcers and canker sores

• Commonly used in herbal systems for diarrhea and dysentery support

• Traditionally used to support relief from intestinal gas and digestive discomfort

• Used in traditional practices for gum inflammation and toothache support

• Traditionally applied externally for purulent wounds and skin cleansing

• Commonly included in astringent herbal formulations

Traditional Preparation Methods

Oral Application (Mouth Ulcers):
The inner bark is traditionally chewed briefly and held in the mouth for 3–5 minutes, then spat out. This process is repeated twice daily for short-term use.

Herbal Decoction:
Bark pieces are boiled in water and consumed warm to support digestive balance, typically 1–2 glasses up to three times daily.

Roasted Decoction Method:
The bark may be lightly roasted and boiled in water or lime water and taken in small measured doses.

External Application:
Powdered bark is mixed with clean water and applied to wounds after cleansing with bark decoction water.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Sesbania grandiflora L. Pers
Common Names: Agathi, Hummingbird Tree, Vegetable Hummingbird
Plant Family: Fabaceae
Part Used: Dried Bark