Crown Flower (Arka)
Calotropis gigantea
A milky-sapped shrub used (purified) for skin disease and joint swelling.
Traditional use (ayurveda): A milky-sapped shrub used (purified) for skin disease and joint swelling.
A milky-sapped shrub used (purified) for skin disease and joint swelling.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A milky-sapped shrub used (purified) for skin disease and joint swelling.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Caustic, heart-active latex — toxic; external/professional use only.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Caustic, heart-active latex — toxic; external/professional use only.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.