Baliospermum montanum / Danti

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Malpighiales

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Genus: Baliospermum

Species: B. montanum

The botanical name of Danti is Baliospermum montanum. It is an undershrub that grows up to 1.8 meters in height. The herbaceous branches of this plant are arising from the root. The upper branches have small lanceolate leaves and the lower branches have 3-5 lobed large leaves. The flowers are unisex that are numerous arranged in axillary racemes.

The fruits of this plant have three-lobed capsules. The seeds are smooth, mottled and they contain oily endosperms. The flowers bloom in January and February and the fruits appear one month later from the flower blooming. The roots and leaves of this plant have various medicinal properties. The root extract has antioxidant, anticancer, hepatoprotective, and antimicrobial properties

Health Benefits

• The paste of the seeds and roots of the dandi is used to reduce pain and edema. It also acts as a blood purifier.
• The antipyretic properties of this herb help to treat fever.
• The seeds and root powder of this herb help to relieve constipation.
• Danti leaves are good for people who are suffering from jaundice.
• This herbal plant is also used to treat asthma.