THOGAI’S-”VALAMPURI EDAMPURI”-VALAMPURI KAAI / INDIAN SCREW TREE (RAW) / வலம்புரி காய்/HELICTERES ISORA/INDIAN SCREW TREE/मरोड़ फली / MAROR PHALI

? INDIAN SCREW TREE (RAW) – PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Indian Screw Tree (Raw) refers to the raw, dried fruits (pods) of the tree Helicteres isora. The fruits are easily recognized by their distinct twisted, screw-like shape, which gives the plant its common name.

In Siddha, Ayurveda, and folk medicine, the raw pods are highly valued for their astringent, cooling, and digestive properties. They are commonly sold as whole raw fruits or coarsely broken pieces and used in decoctions, powders, and classical formulations.

? Product Details (Typical)

• Product Name: Indian Screw Tree (Raw)

• Botanical Name: Helicteres isora

• Part Used: Fruit (pod)

• Form: Whole dried pods / Broken pieces / Powder

• Colour: Brown to dark brown

• Taste: Astringent, slightly bitter

• Nature: Cooling

• Category: Herbal fruit / Siddha raw drug

• Shelf Life: 2–3 years (dry, airtight storage)

? Traditional Uses (Siddha, Ayurveda & Folk)

⚠️ Based on traditional knowledge (not medical advice)

? Digestive & Bowel Support

• Traditionally used for diarrhea, dysentery, indigestion

• Considered strengthening for the intestines

? Children’s Remedies

• Commonly used in traditional pediatric formulations

• Given in processed form for stomach upsets

? Blood Sugar Balance (Traditional Use)

• Used in folk practice for metabolic balance

? Cooling & Astringent Action

• Helps reduce excess body heat

• Used in cleansing decoctions

? OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS

? Botanical / Scientific Name

• Helicteres isora

? Regional & Language Names

?️ Trade / Market Names

• Indian screw tree pod

• Helicteres isora raw

• Marod phali

• Screw pod herb

? Common Traditional Preparations

• Decoction (Kashayam): Pods boiled in water

• Powder: Dried pods powdered and used in formulations

• Children’s mixes: Combined with other mild herbs

• Classical medicines: Ingredient in Siddha & Ayurvedic drugs

? Summary

• Indian Screw Tree (Raw) = Helicteres isora fruit

• Distinct twisted, screw-shaped pods

• Astringent, cooling, digestive-support herb

• Widely used in Siddha, Ayurveda & folk medicine

• Known by many regional and trade names