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Arachis hypogaea L. Peanuts, Monkey nuts, Groundnuts. Part used: nuts; oil expressed from the nuts.

Constituents. Fixed oil; Vitamins B1, B2, B3, E, bioflavonoids, tannins.

Action. Emollient.

Uses: Internal. Reported improvement in case of haemophilia. Promotes production of oestrogen. External. Massage oil, creams, lotions.

Preparations: Flour: for use by haemophiliacs. Peanut oil for cooking purposes. 

Health Source: Bartrams Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
Author: Health Encyclopedia

Arachis Hypogaea

Linn.

Family: Papilionaceae; Fabaceae

Habitat: Native to Brazil, but widely grown for its pods in southern India, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

English: Groundnut, Peanut, Monkeynut.

Ayurvedic: Mandapi, Tailamudga, Bhuumimudga.

Unani: Moongphali.

Siddha/Tamil: Nelakadalai, Verkadalai.

Action: Kernels—contain protease inhibitors. Peanut skin— haemostatic.

There is a haemostatic principle in the peanut flour, which is said to improve the condition of haemophiliacs. The protease inhibitor acts on the fib- rinolytic system, primarily as an an- tiplasmin. It is reported to form complexes not only with the enzymes, but also with the corresponding zymogens.

The peanut (red) skin contains bio- flavonoids, which possess vitamin- P activity; tannins; a lipoxidase and a protease inhibitor. Capric acid, obtained from the (red) skin, showed antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger.... arachis hypogaea

Arachis Oil

Peanut oil, mostly used in enemas, to soften faeces and make bowel movements easier.

It may also be applied to the scalp, followed by shampooing, in the treatment of cradle cap.... arachis oil


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