SURANJAN - सुरंजन - MEADOW SAFFRON - COLCHICUM LUTEUM BAKER

Suranjan is Unani name of Colchicum luteum Baker, a type of lily plant with yellow flowers. It is found growing on grassy slopes in the temperate Himalayas, Afghanistan, and Turkestan.

The corm or rhizome of the plant are used for therapeutic purpose. It is a traditionally used for headache, gout, rheumatism, diseases of the liver, and spleen

Medicinal Uses of Colchicum luteum (Suranjan)

1. Suranjan has bitter bad taste. It gives relief in gas, flatulence, and constipation. It reduces swelling, inflammation, and pain, and hence used in the treatment of gout, rheumatism, and similar joint affections.
2. Suranjan is applied on piles to reduce pain, and heal wounds.
3. For Pain, inflammation, stiffness, and degenerative changes in joints, Mix powder of Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) 1 part + Suranjana (Colchicum luteum) 1 part, and take half gram with water for 2 months.