Psoralea is a genus in the legume family with 111 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs native to southern and eastern Africa, ranging from Kenya to South Africa. [1] In South Africa they are commonly referred to as fountainbush (English); fonteinbos , bloukeur , or penwortel (Afrikaans); and umHlonishwa (Zulu).

The genus Psoralea (Fabaceae) harbours 105 accepted species that are extensively used by local peoples and medicinal practitioners of China, India, and other countries for treatment of tooth decay, psoriasis, leucoderma, leprosy, kidney problems, ...

Psoralea corylifolia L. (Leguminosae) is a well‐known traditional medicinal plant used from ancient times for treatment of various ailments. It is widely distributed and an important part of therapeutics in Ayurveda and in Chinese medicines.

Mar 25, 2019 · Aim of the review: This review article provides explicit information on traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of selected Psoralea species. The possible trends and perspectives for future research on these plants are also discussed.

Jan 10, 2023 · Psoralea corylifolia L. (PCL) is one of the most commonly used traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) in China. Its Chinese name, “Buguzhi”, comes from the dried ripe fruit of Psoralea corylifolia L., a significant member of the family Leguminosae of genus Psoralea Linn.

Apr 25, 2019 · It is appetizer and used to cure diarrhea, kapha roga and bleeding disorders. It has dry properties and used to cure heart disorders, asthma, leprosy, diabetes, fever and worm infestation. Seeds are used to pacify kapha and vata dosha and have bitter taste.

Psoralea is a good herbal cure for Kidney troubles. It curbs Intestinal ailments like Worm Invasion and Borborygmi. It is potent in balancing the degree of Body Blood Sugar. It alleviates Tuberculosis and Lumbago i.e. Lower Back Pain. Psoralea counteracts Bone ailment like Osteoporosis. It helps in the speedy recovery of Fracture.

The genus Psoralea, which belongs to the family Fabaceae, comprises ca. 130 species distributed all over the world, and some of the plants are used as folk medicine to treat various diseases. Psoralea corylifolia is a typical example, whose seeds ...

Psoralea pinnata Leaflets glabrescent above, wispily hairy below; flowers exerted beyond leaves, deep blue to purple, strongly sweet scented; pedicels 11–35 mm long terminating in a bifid cupulate bract

Jan 10, 2023 · PCL is the dried ripe fruit of Psoralea corylifolia L., which has been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for the treatment of kidney-yang deficiency, enuresis and urinary frequency, chills and pain of the waist and knees, dawn diarrhea and vitiligo.