Dr Deepak Acharya share information about how tribals in India use Surankand (Elephant Yam) in their day to day life for medicine purposes. Surankand is also known as Sooran or Jimikand. The botanical name of this plant is Amorphophallus campanulatus. The rhizome is served as vegetable in rural and urban areas in India. Rhizome is the most important medicinal part of this plant. The rhizome is hard and it contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, bases, calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamins A & B. Mostly the rhizome is used in piles, respiratory disoders, cough, gout and expelling worms. In rural areas, rhizome is used to cure Arsh (Piles) and therefore it is also called as Arshigna (One that cures Piles). Tribals ask patients to wash the rhizome in salted water and chew it directly, it cures piles. For patients suffering from liver disorders, Surankand is a boon. Curry prepared from the rhizomes of the plant is said to be very effective in liver related problems. In case of diarrhea, dried powder of the rhizome is taken and roasted in ghee. To it, add little sugar and give it to the patient. It helps a lot. It is very effective in curing diarrhea and dysentery. Curry of rhizome is very good in weakness and low sperm count. Surankand is crushed in water and the sap is applied over painful joints, helps in relieving the pain. In the next recording, Dr Acharya will share information about plant called Satyanashi or Peeli Kateri. For more Dr Acharya can be reached at 09824050784 or deepak@abhumka.com.