Pterocarpus - Or Malabar kino, Indian kino tree, or vijayasar

Pterocarpus marsupium (= Kino de Malabar = Indian Kino) is used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine as one of the most important ingredients in preparations for managing diabetes. Since ancient times, Ayurvedacharyas have used pieces of bark of Pterocarpus to manage diabetes. Its different parts have been used in cosmetic preparations aimed at soothing dry irritated and scaly skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and dark circles, and in nutrition to support normal blood physiology, promote urinary tract health, support weight management and support healthy cholesterol levels.
Pterostilbene - a stilbenoid, defensive phytoalexin in plants - is the most important bioactive.
Pterocarpus marsupium is considered in the endangered species category by the World Conservation Monitoring Center. The alarm has been sensed by Sami-Sabinsa group which, to act accordingly, launched a reforestation project. The group has committed to fund about $ 500,000 for this 10-year reforestation project, which it claims is the first initiative to conserve this high-value, multipurpose, threatened species in India. The project earned the Nutra-Ingredients-USA Editors Award for Industry Initiative of the Year for 2018.