Vibrant Bougainvillea vines draping over fences and trellises capture hearts with their riot of colors, yet this plant harbors profound healing secrets recognized in Ayurveda.
No part goes to waste: flowers, foliage, bark, and roots all contribute to wellness. Bihar’s forestry experts affirm its medicinal prowess alongside ornamental charm.
Hailing from South America and thriving worldwide via the Nyctaginaceae lineage, it offers bracts in every hue imaginable – from sunny yellows to deep magentas.
Harness its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant bracts for potent teas that clear coughs, colds, and laryngeal soreness. Leaf decoctions bolster intestinal health, eradicate stubborn constipation, and relieve visceral pains.
Stem extracts emerge as allies in glycemic control, supporting diabetes care per traditional lore. Effective too against pyrexia, edemas, and cutaneous afflictions.
Its charm extends to cultivation: thrives in arid conditions, demands little irrigation or fuss, and flowers relentlessly under sunlight.
Bougainvillea bridges aesthetics and apothecary, making potent medicine accessible. In sustainable living’s rise, this unassuming climber reclaims spotlight as backyard healer.