Adhaki roots and stems for Menopausal Symptoms

Adhaki, also known as Cajanus cajan, is a fascinating medicinal plant. Its roots have a high content of phytoestrogens. These are plant chemicals similar to estrogen in chemical structure. The roots of C. cajan are rich in genistein, biochanin A, daidzein, genistin, and cajanol. These are phytoestrogens.

Phytoestrogens tend to be milder than estrogen itself; hence, they find application as a form of safe and mild “estrogen replacement “ especially in cases of estrogen deficiency like during menopause.

Other uses of C. cajanus roots are:

As a worm expeller

For treating mild cough

As an antioxidant