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What is Siru Theku (Bharangi / Gantubarangee)?

🌿 Siru Theku, also known as Bharangi, Gantubarangee, or Clerodendrum serratum, is derived from the roots and leaves of the Clerodendrum serratum plant.

🌿 Widely valued in Ayurveda, Siddha, and traditional medicine systems for its anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, anti-allergic, and expectorant properties.

🌿 Commonly used to treat respiratory disorders, cough, asthma, fever, inflammatory conditions, and digestive issues.

🌿 Known for its decongestant and anti-inflammatory nature, making it an ideal remedy for respiratory health, joint pain relief, and promoting overall wellness.

🌿 Rich in flavonoids, phenolic compounds, sterols, and alkaloids, contributing to its therapeutic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects.

Description of Siru Theku (Bharangi / Gantubarangee) Source

🌳 Clerodendrum serratum is a perennial, woody shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family.

🌳 The plant produces erect stems with opposite, serrated leaves and small, pale blue or white flowers.

🌳 The roots (Siru Theku) are brown, woody, fibrous, and aromatic, with a slightly bitter and earthy taste.

🌳 The roots and leaves are harvested, dried, and powdered or used fresh for medicinal applications.

🌳 Valued for its anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, antimicrobial, and analgesic properties.

Morphological Characteristics of Siru Theku (Bharangi / Gantubarangee)

🌿 Plant: Perennial, woody shrub growing up to 1–2 meters tall with erect, branched stems.

🌿 Leaves: Opposite, lanceolate or oblong, serrated at the edges, and dark green in color.

🌿 Flowers: Small, pale blue or white, fragrant, occurring in terminal clusters or spikes.

🌿 Roots (Siru Theku): Woody, fibrous, brown; the primary medicinal part of the plant.

🌿 Texture: When dried and powdered, it is fine, brown, and slightly aromatic.

🌿 Solubility: Used in decoctions, powders, herbal formulations, and oils for medicinal purposes.

Habitat of Siru Theku – Clerodendrum serratum

🌿 Found in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and other parts of Southeast Asia.

🌿 Grows in tropical and subtropical climates, thriving in moist, fertile, and well-drained soil.

🌿 Commonly found in forests, hillsides, wastelands, and cultivated lands.

🌿 Traditionally harvested from wild sources, though it is also cultivated for medicinal and commercial purposes.

🌿 Recognized for its adaptability to various soil types and climatic conditions.

Siru Theku (Bharangi / Gantubarangee) Organic Information

🌿 100% natural and chemical-free, sourced from wild or sustainably cultivated plants.

🌿 Known for its anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, antimicrobial, anti-allergic, and pain-relieving properties, making it valuable for respiratory health, inflammatory conditions, and joint pain relief.

🌿 Traditionally used to treat cough, asthma, bronchitis, fever, digestive disorders, and inflammatory ailments.

🌿 Carefully harvested, dried, and processed to retain its medicinal potency and therapeutic benefits.

🌿 Widely used in Ayurvedic formulations, herbal powders, decoctions, and medicinal oils.