Hardly anyone is unfamiliar with the Neem tree. Neem is known for its bitterness. Everyone will know that neem is very beneficial for health even after being bitter, but you will not have full knowledge of what are the benefits of neem or in which diseases can neem be used. . Due to the properties of neem, it is also called the kalpa tree of the earth. People usually use neem to take advantage of wounds, skin diseases, but the truth is neem uses found in many other diseases. Neem leaf decoction is also used with carbolic soap to wash wounds. Is more useful. Neem is also very beneficial on leprosy and other skin diseases. Its fibers are full of blood-cleansing properties. Neem oil has been found to have properties destroying the three species of bacteria causing TB or tuberculosis. Thick coating of neem leaves reduces the ability of cancer cells to grow.

What is Neem?

Neem is a complete autumn tree of Indian origin that can reach a height of 15–20 m (about 50–65 ft). Sometimes even up to 35–40 m (115–131 ft) can be elevated. Its branches, i.e. the branches are very wide. The stem is straight and short and can reach 1.2 m in diameter.

Its bark is hard and cracked and its color may be white-gray or red, brown. Leaves are 20–40 cm (8 to 16 in) long, with 20 to 31 dark green leaves . Its flowers are white and fragrant. Its fruit is smooth and oval and is called Niboli. The skin of the fruit is thin and pulp and fibrous, white yellow and bitter-sweet in taste. Its kernels are white and hard with one or sometimes two to three seeds.

Name of Neem in Different Languages

The botanical name of neem is Azadirachta indica (Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss.) And Syn-Melia indica (A. Juss.) Brantis. It is a plant of the total Meliaceae. 

Neem in –

• Hindi – Neem
• English – Margosa tree, Neem
• Sanskrit – Nimba, Pichumard, Pichumand, Tiktak, Arishta, Hinguniriyas, Sarvatobhadra, Malak, Arkapadap, Chhardan, Hiju, Kakul, Nimbak, Prabhadra, Pookamalak, Pitasarak, Gajabhadraka, Sumna, Subhadra, Shukapriya, Topparna, Shitman, Shitman
• Garhwali – Betain, Nim
• Oriya – Nimo, Nimba
• Urdu – Neem
• Kannada – Nimba, Bevu
• Gujarati – Limba, Kohumba
• Telugu – Vemu, Vepa
• Tamil – Bemmu, Veppu
• Bengali – Nim (Nim), Nimgachh
• Nepali – Neem
• Punjabi – Nimb, Nip, Bakam
• Marathi – Balantnimba
• Malayalam – Veppu, Nimbam
• Arabic – Azadirakht, Margosa, Nim
• Persian – Neeb, Nib, Azad dakhtul hind Neem benefits and uses (Neem ke Fayde aur Upyog)

Neem is also called Nimba. In many texts, special praise has been made for the consumption of neem leaves during springtime (especially Chaitra month means 15 March to 15 May). This clears the blood and fever, chicken pox etc. do not occur throughout the year. The method of using neem in various diseases is given below:

Use of Neem is beneficial in hair problems

Benefits of Neem is very beneficial for hair. It can be used in hair problems ranging from hair loss to untimely ripening of hair.

• Soak neem seeds in the shade by soaking them in the decoction of bhangra juice and bark of Asan tree. Do this several times. After that, take out their oil and put 2-2 drops in the nose as per the rules. This causes untimely white hair to become black. Only milk and rice, cooked rice should be eaten during this experiment.
• By putting 2-2 drops of neem seed oil in the nose, white hair turns black. During this time only cow’s milk is to be taken as food. 
• Grind one part of Neem leaves  and 1 part of Plum Leaf. Apply this paste on the head and wash it after 1-2 hours. Also, the hair is black, long and thick.
• Boil the neem leaves in water and let them cool down. By washing the head with this water, hair becomes strong, hair fall or fall stops. Apart from this, there are benefits in many diseases of the head.
• Use of neem gives better results if there are small pimples between the hairs in the scalp, if pus comes out of them or itches only. In such anorexia and petty diseases, washing the head and hair with a decoction of neem and applying neem oil daily (Neem ka Tel) is beneficial immediately.
• By grinding neem seeds or washing the head with a decoction of neem leaves, hair lice and nicks die.

Benefits of Neem to relieve headache

Mix equal quantity of dried neem leaves, black pepper and rice and make a fine powder. Before the sunrise, on the same side of the head, put this powder in the nose on the same side for a pinch of nose. Due to this, pain in migraines (migraines) ie migraine is quick (neem ka upyog).

Applying neem oil on the frontal ends headaches.

Uses of Neem is useful in bleeding from the nose

Grind equal quantity of Neem leaves  and parsley. Applying this paste on the temples stops bleeding from the nose, that is, hemorrhage.

Uses of Neem Leaves and Oil in Ear Problems Treatment

Ear diseases can also be cured with the benefits of neem.

• Mix equal amount of honey in neem leaf juice. Putting 2-2 drops in the ear twice a day is beneficial. Clean the ear properly before inserting it.
• If pus comes out from the ear, mix honey in neem oil. Soaking cotton wool in this ear is beneficial.
• Heat 40 ml of neem oil and 5 grams of wax on fire. After wax is melted, mix 750 mg powder of the alum which is puffed in it and keep it in the vial. By putting 3-4 drops of this mixture twice a day, the ears stop flowing 
• Cook 40 ml juice of neem leaves in 40 ml sesame oil. When oil is left, filter and put 3-4 drops in the ear. Ears will stop flowing.

Benefits of Neem to Cure Eye Problems

Use of neem is also very beneficial in all diseases like eyes pain, itching, redness.

• In the ear of the eye, on the other side of the ear, drip the juice of soft neem leaves 2 to 2 drops. If there is pain in both eyes, then drip in both ears. The pain will end.
• Tie equal quantity of neem leaves and Lodhra powder to the bundle and put the bundle in water. By putting 2-3 drops of this water in the eyes, swelling and pain of the eyes are cured.
• If there is pain along with swelling on the eyes and itching inside, then grind neem leaves and dry ginger and mix some rock salt. Heat it slightly. Place it on a cloth strip and tie it over the eyes. This disease of the eyes disappears in 2-3 days. At this time, eyes should be protected from cold water and cold air. It would be better to use it at night.
• Put half a kilogram of neem leaves between two earthen pots and put them in a condo fire. When it cools down, dry the inner ashes by mixing it with 100 ml lemon juice. Fill it in an airtight (non-air) bottle. Applying this ash in the eyes like mascara provides relief in itching and burning of eyes.
• Grind fine 50 grams of neem addresses with water and cook it in mustard oil. When it burns to black then mix it in the same oil and mix tenth camphor and tenth part Kalmi Shora. Stuff it hard and fill it in a glass bottle. Apply it in the eyes like mascara at night and in the morning wash the eyes with Triphala water. It removes itching, burning, redness etc. of the eyes and increases the light of the eyes (neem ka upyog).
• Mix 20 grams of neem, 20 grams of zinc ash, 6 pieces of cloves, 6 grams of cardamom and 20 grams of sugar. Make a mascara by filtering it very finely. By applying it in the eyes twice a day, all types of diseases of the eyes are removed and the eyes light up.
• Spread ten grams of clean cotton. Spread 20 grams of neem leaves on it, sprinkle one gram powder of camphor and make a light by wrapping cotton. Soak this light in 10 grams of cow’s ghee and burn it. Make mascara from it. Applying this mascara to the eyes at night eliminates water fall, redness etc. It is even more beneficial for children.
• Eyelid eyelids become thick, itchy, eyelash falls and the edges of the eyelids turn red in Vamani or Salak disease. In this disease, the juice of neem leaves should be cooked and thickened. Keeping it cool and applying it as kajal is beneficial.
• Applying neem seed powder regularly (1 or 2 straws) to the eyes like kajal is beneficial in cataract.
• After drying the neem flowers in the shade, mix equal parts Kalmi Chopra and grind it fine and filter it with a cloth. Applying it like mascara in the eyes is beneficial in diseases like cataract, haze, mesh, etc. 
• In the night blindness, apply milk of neem fruit like mascara in the eyes. There will be definite benefit.

Benefit of Neem to Treat Asthma

• The use of neem is helpful in reducing the symptoms of asthma, as neem has every phlegm which helps in reducing the symptoms of asthma.

Benefits of Neem against Cancer 

• Research has found that consumption of neem is helpful in preventing the spread of cancer, as it has anti-carcinogenic properties due to which it prevents the cancer from spreading in the body.

Neem benefits in blood purification 

• If you are troubled by skin disorders due to impurities in your blood, then neem intake is a panacea treatment for you, because neem has the properties of blood purifier.

Neem benefits in the treatment of joint pain

• If you are suffering from joint pain then you can use Neem, because Neem has anti-inflammatory properties that relieve inflammation of joints and relieve pain.

Benefit of Neem to Control Cholesterol

• Neem leaf extract can help control your cholesterol because according to research, neem leaf does not allow cholesterol to increase by increasing metabolism.

Benefit of Neem to Get Relief from Mouth Ulcer

• If you are troubled by ulcers, then chewing neem leaves can be beneficial for you as well, because neem leaves have healing properties which helps in quick healing of the ulcers.
• Other special uses of neem
• The teeth and gums become healthy and strong by waking up with neem and rinse with a decoction of flowers as soon as they wake up in the morning.
• Resting in its cool shade in the afternoon keeps the body healthy.
• In the evening mosquitoes escape from the smoke of its dry leaves.
• Hajma is fine by chewing its soft spikes.
• Keeping dry leaves in the grain does not cause insects.
• Taking a bath after boiling neem leaves in water helps to get rid of many diseases. Hair lice are killed by head bath.
• By grinding neem root in water, the nail and pimples disappear and the face becomes beautiful.
• Putting the prepared bundle in the vagina by immersing it in neem oil does not prevent pregnancy. Therefore it is a good means of family planning.
• The juice of neem leaves cleans blood and also increases blood. It should be taken in the quantity of 5 to 10 ml daily.
• Grind 21 leaves of neem daily with soaked moong dal. Without adding spices, frying dumplings in ghee and eating it for 21 days and eating only buttermilk and whey in case of hunger are beneficial in piles. During this time, do not eat salt at all (a little rock salt can be taken)

Beneficial Parts of Neem Tree

• These parts of neem can be used as medicine: –
• Neem stem
• Root bark
• Wood
• Neem leaves
• Flower
• The fruit
• Seed
• Neem oil

Uses & Doses of Neem

• Powder – 1-3 grams
• Brew – 50-100 ml

Side Effects & Precautions of Neem

• Neem reduces the work force. Therefore, those who have such problem should not use neem.
• Those who drink alcohol (drinking alcohol) early in the morning should also not consume it.
• If there is any problem with eating neem, then rock salt, ghee and cow’s milk remove its side effects.

Where is neem found or grown?

• Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of neem tree in India. After this, it is found in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, West Bengal, Rajasthan etc. respectively. It is grown naturally on the plains, roadsides, on the ridges of fields, around villages and on vacant land. Now it is being grown all over India.

• Neem is basically a tree of India i.e. present India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. Due to its versatile properties, it is also grown in Caribbean countries including South-East Asia, Australia, Africa, Central America states, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand etc.

Prishaniparni (Uraria Picta ) one amongst DASHAMOOLA is a little branched , erect , perennial herb approx 1 to 1.5 meters in height .  

Leaves are imparipinnate with a length of 20 to 30 cm and 5 to 9 leaflets . Leaflets on upper part of the stem are linear , long ,blotched , acute, oblong with white, minutely pubescent beneath , base rounded and are 5 to 7 with 10 to 20 cm length .Leaflets are narrowly lanceolate 7 to 25 cm long and are shiny , variegated , hairless above , rough hairy below , margins entire , inflorescence a long terminal densely many flowered spike like raceme up to 55 cm long , covered in long whitish hairs . 

Flowers are pink , reddish or bluish in color . 

Fruits are brown or black in color turns grayish – white when become old , folded in 3 to 6 segments with a length of about 5 to 9 mm . 

CLASSIFICATION :-

Kingdom :- Plantae

Phylum :- Tracheophyta 

Class      :- Magnoliopsida 

Order    :- Fabales

Family   :- Fabaceae 

Genus    :- Uraria 

Species   :- Picta 

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES :-

RASA :- Madhura , tikta ( Bitter , Sweet)

GUNA:- Laghu (Light)

VIRYA :- Ushna ( Hot)

VIPAKA :- Madhura ( Sweet )

NAMES :-

1 Latin Name:- Uraria Picta 

2 Hindi Names :- Dabra , Pithavan

3 Sanskrit Names :- Prishniparni , Guha , Chitraparni ,Dhavani ,Kalashi , Prithakparni ,Anghriparni

4 Tamil Name :- Sittirappaladai , Kolaponna 

5 Common Names :- Dabra 

USES :-

Uses of this herb are :-

1 Antiseptic :- This property of the herb help in treatment of various Viruses , Bacterial and Fungal infections 

2 Anti-Inflammatory – Healing property of this herb is very effective . 

3 Anti- Emetic 

4 Analgesic :- Help to reduce the Body pain .

5 Anti- Microbial 

6 Expectorant :- This herb is very effective in treatment of Respiratory complications like Cough , Common Cold , Asthma , Bronchitis . It helps to clear the mucous from lungs and nasal airways . 

7 Cardiovascular Effect :- This herb support the good heart health . These help to maintain the good blood flow in body by dilatation of blood vessels . This is also quit effective to maintain the good HDL level in the body and lowers the level of LDL . This also keeps the healthy blood pressure of the body . 

8 GONORRHEA TREATMENT :- This is very useful herb in treatment of Gonorrhea and manages the symptoms like :- Painful Micturation , Abdominal Pain , Pain in Pelvis and Vagina , Pus like discharge and bleeding which are associated with this disease .

9 Aphrodisiac Properties :- Help to increase Libido and Sexual Desire .

10 Anti -Arrhythmic Properties :- Help to manage problem of abnormal rhythms of the heart like Arterial fibrillation , Ventricular Tachycardia , Ventricular Fibrillations .    

11 Anti-Cancers :- This herb has the property which stop the growth of cancer producing cells . 

12 Anti-Cholinergic Property :- This herb help in treatment of Anxiety , Depression, Sleeping Problems etc .

CLASSICAL CATEGORIZATION :-

1 CHARAKA  SAMHITA :- Angamardhaprashamana (Reliving Myalgia ) , Shothahara(Anti-inflammatory), Sandhaneeya (For Fractures and Dislocations)

2 SUSHRUTA  SAMHITA :– Vidarigandhadi , haridradi group of herb 

3 Vagbhata :- Haridradi

PART USED :-

ROOT

Lodhra herb trees are of medium size. Its bark is thin and peeled. Its flowers are white and light yellow in color and fragrant. Lakh (Laksha) is cleaned by Lodhra, hence it is also called Lakshaprasadana.

Its two species are found which are called Lodhra and Pathanilodhra respectively. Lodhra is bitter, bitter, light in digestion, dry, kapha-bile destroyer and beneficial for eyes.

Name of Lodhra in different languages

Lodhra’s Latin name Symplocos racemosa Roxb. (Simplocos racemosa) is Syn-Symplocos intermedia Brand and belongs to the total Symplocaceae (Simplocaceae). It is also known by these other names: –

Lodhra in –

• Hindi (lodhra meaning in hindi) – लोध
• English – Californian cinchona (कैलीफोर्नियन सिनकोना) लोध बार्क (Lodh tree), स्माल बार्क ट्री (Small bark tree), लॉटर बार्क (Lotur bark)
• Arabic – मूगामा (Moogama)।
• Sanskrit – लोध्र, तिल्व, तिरीट, गालव, स्थूलवल्कल, जीर्णपत्र, बृहत्पत्र, पट्टी, लाक्षाप्रसादन, मार्जन
• Assamese –भोमरोटी (Bhomroti); कन्नड़ : पाछेट्टू (Pachettu), लोध (Lodh), लोध्र (Lodhara)
• Konkani – लोध (Lodh), लोध्र (Lodhra)
• Gujarati – लोधर (Lodar)  
• Telugu (Lodhra in Telugu) – लोड्डूगा (Lodduga), लोधूगा चेट्टु (Lodhdhuga-chettu)
• Tamil (Lodhra Meaning in Tamil) – वेल्ली–लोथी (Velli-lothi), काम्बली वेत्ती (Kambali vetti)
• Bengali – लोध (Lodh), लोध्र (Lodhra)
• Marathi – मराठी – लोध (Lodh), लोध्र (Lodhra)
• Malayalam – पाछोत्ती (Pachotti)

Ayurvedic properties

Rasa- kshya,tikta

Guna- laghu, ruksha

Virya- sheeta

Vipaka- katu

Medicinal Properties of Lodhra

Lodhra herb acts as a panacea for eye, ear, mouth and female diseases etc. It destroys blood related diseases, fever, dysentery, inflammation, anorexia, toxin and burning sensation etc., such as blood heat, diabetes, thalassemia. Its flowers are pungent, bitter, cold-witted, which destroys phlegm and bile. The bark of its stem reduces inflammation, cures fever, prevents blood flow, improves digestion.

Lodhra Benefits and Uses

By now you have known how many names of symplocos racemosa. Let us now know how and in which diseases Lodhra can be used medicinally: –

Lodhra is beneficial for weight loss

 The medicinal properties of Lodhra are very useful in reducing weight. Consuming 15-20 ml of Lodhrasava helps in reducing obesity quickly.

Uses of Lodhra to Cure Eye Disease

In case of Venus disease in the eye, turmeric, liquorice, sariva and Pathani Lodhra decoction should be baked. Apart from this, tie Lodhra Powder into a piece of clean cloth and make a bundle. It should be dipped in lukewarm water to bake the eyes.

Make a powder by roasting white Lodhra in ghee. Soak this powder in lukewarm water, stool a lot. After cooling it with a cloth and washing the eyes, it relieves eye pain.

Grinding Lodhra and applying it around the outside of the eyes is also the cause of eye diseases.

Take equal quantity of rock salt, Triphala, Peepal, Lodhra and Kala Surma. Apply it like mascara in the eye after kneading it with lemon juice. Also, diseases of the eyes are destroyed.

Take equal quantity of green gram powder, myrobalan powder, turmeric, salt and Lodhra. Dissolving its powder in the juice of myrobalan leaves and applying it on the eye also destroys eye disorders.

Use of Lodhra in jaundice is beneficial 

If the symptoms of jaundice are not relieved, then taking 15-20 ml of symplocos racemosa is likely to benefit in pandu (jaundice) disease.

Benefits of Lodhra in Ear Disease Treatment

Troubled by ear disease? Grind Lodhra in milk and sieve. Putting 1-2 drops in the ear provides relief from ear diseases.

Uses of Lodhra to Cure Dental Disease

In the event of bleeding from the roots / gums of the tooth, make a decoction of the bark of Lodhra. Gargling / gargling it stops bleeding from the teeth and provides relief in diseases of the mouth.

Lodhra Benefits in Fighting with Cough

Grind 2-3 grams of Lodhra leaves. Fry it in ghee and add sugar to it. By taking it, vomiting stops, the problem of over thirst is cured, cough is cured and amoebic dysentery is beneficial.

Lodhra uses to Cure Abdominal Worms

There is a worm in the stomach and due to this problem, sleepless nights are forbidden. For this, taking 15-20 ml Lodhrasava destroys the stomach worms either.

Lodhra Stops Dysentery

Taking Lodhra powder with curd (Patanjali lodhra powder: 1-2 grams) provides relief from dysentery.

Uses of Lodhra to Cure Leucorrhea

• Mix 20 ml decoction of banyan bark in a paste of 2-3 grams of Pathani Lodhra. Drinking this is beneficial in leucorrhea.
• Washing the vagina with the decoction of Lodhra provides relief in leucorrhea and other vaginal disorders.
• Grind equal quantity of Tumbi leaves and Lodhra bark. By applying it on the vagina, the vaginal wounds of the pregnant woman are filled.

Lodhra Helps in Miscarriage Problem

If there is a possibility of miscarriage in the eighth month, dissolving 1-2 grams of Lodhra powder, honey and one gram of Pippali powder in milk, then giving birth to the pregnant makes the womb stable and reduces the risk of miscarriage.

Lodhra Benefits in Menstrual Disorder

Grind the bark of Lodhra and apply it in the lower abdomen. It is beneficial in menstrual disorders. Grinding Lodhra and applying it on the breasts cures breast pain.

Lodhra is Beneficial in Wound Healing

• By spraying fine powder of Arjuna, sycamore, peepal, Lodhra, berries and jackfruit bark on the wound, the wound heals quickly.
• Sprinkle the powder of Lodhra, Mulethi, Priyungu etc. on the mouth of the wound. By rubbing it lightly and tying the bandage, the blood clot accumulates.
• In the emerging wound, sprinkle the powder of Priyungu, Lodhra, Cutphal, Manjistha and Dhatki flower. This wounds heal quickly.
• The use of the powder of powder and powder of Lodhra (lodhra Churna) mixed with Muktashukti Churna also heals the wound quickly.

Lodhra Benefits for Controlling Diabetes in diabetes

Lodhra Face Pack help to cure Acne

• Grind Lodhra and Arhar and apply it on the mouth as a paste (Lodhradi face pack), the face is tainted and pimples are destroyed.
• Grind Lodhra, Paddy and Vacha and apply on the face, destroy pimples. Many companies also manufacture it under the name of Lodhradi Face pack.
• Grind honey, Lodhra, liquorice, white mustard and barley and apply it on the face to increase the face of the face.

Lodhra Cure Piles benefits in piles

Benefits of Lodhra in blood problems 

Take equal amount of Ushiradi Churna (Khas, Kaliyak, Lodhra etc.) or Lodh Churna (1-2 grams) in the impurity of the blood. Add red sandalwood powder to them. Dissolve it in rice dish and mix it with sugar. It cures blood diseases (bleeding from nose and ears), burning sensation, bad breath disease.

Uses of Lodhra in Fighting with Fever

Mixing sugar, ghee and honey in 1-2 grams of powder of Lodhra (lodhradi), sandalwood, Pippali root and atis, drinking with milk reduces fever.

And many other benefits of lodhra are there.

Lodhra ke Nuksan

• Consuming Lodhra in general is beneficial for human health. But consuming it in large quantities can also cause damage to Lodhra.
• Consuming Lodhra in excess can have a direct effect on female hormones, which can affect their health.
• Consuming high levels of Lodhar can cause a decrease in the levels of testosterone and cholesterol in the body. It can also increase estrogen and progesterone levels.
• Men should avoid consuming Lodhra for a long time. Because it has anti-androgen effect which can reduce male sex hormones like testosterone.
• Lodhra should be avoided on an empty stomach. Because it can cause stomach heaviness, nausea and vomiting etc.

Guarana is also known as paullinia cupana 

It is a climbing plant with family sapindaceae 

Fruit of this plant resembles human eye , with a red shell encasing a black seed covered by a white aril . It is about the size of coffee berry .

It has yellow panicles flowers 

Leaves of this plant are divided compound 

Fruits are three sided pear shaped with three celled capsules with thin partitions 

Seeds are like small horse chestnut half enclosed in an aril , flesh colored and easily separated when dried . 

After the seeds are shelled and washed they are roasted for six hours

Steams are pentagonal , puberulent with stem cross section exhibiting a single vascular cylinder 

The leaflet blades are elliptic or oblong elliptic , the base is cuneate or attenuate , acute and obtuse to sub rounded on lateral leaflet .

Flowers of this plant are unisexual , zygomorphic , has 5 green sepals , possessing minute glandular hair along the margin . 

CLASSIFICATION :-

Kingdom :-  Plantae – plants 

Subkingdom :- Tracheobionta – vascular plants 

Superdivision :- Spermatophyta – seed plants 

Class    :- Magnoliopsida – dicotyledons

Subclass :- Rosidae 

Division    :- Magnoliophyta – flowering plants  

Genus :- Paullinia 

Species :- Cupana 

Synonyms :- Paullinia sorbilis 

Common Names :- Quarana , Quaranastruik , Guarana , Guarana Kletterstrauch , Brazillian cocoa , Uabano, Cupana , Brazilian cocoa , Uaranzeiro . 

USES :-

1 Malaria     2 Diarrhea     3 Fever     4 Headache     5 Heart problems      

6 Improvement of exercise endurance          7 Chronic fatique syndrome 

8 Joint pain         8 fluid retention         9 Improvement of short term 

10 High intensity perfomance and power          11 Increase urine flow

12 Increasing blood pressure        13 Weight loss        14 Dysentery

15 In food manufacturing , it is used as a flavoring ingredient in      beverage and candy.

16 Stimulation Of Central Nervous System :- Due to presence of caffeine it increase the activity of brain and cause mental alertness and wakefulness .

PARTS USED :- SEEDS and FRUIT 

Guarana seeds are collected and roasted to remove the seed coat . Separated from the shell , broken and made into a paste with water and dried for further use.

It can be used in form of powder , sticks , powder , capsules and extracts .

NAMES :-

1 English :- Brazilian cocoa , Guarana

2 Brazil  :- Guarana sipo , Guarana , Guarana uva 

3 Dutch :- Guarana 

4 German :- Guarana 

5 Peru :- Cupana 

6 Venezuela :- Cupana 

Lavang is also known as Syzygium aromaticum or Clove . It is a spice that is mainly used for flavorings different foods. It is one of the most powerful and effective health supplement. 

It is a medium sized bushy , crown , evergreen tree growing up to 8 to 20 meters in height . 

Leaves and Bark of this tree is aromatic but this is most famous for flower buds .

Leaves are glossy , simple and light green in color . Elliptical leaves with petioles can grow up to 13 cm and lower surface of leaves are covered in aromatic oil glands  .

Flowers are in small clusters and buds in the starting are pale with fleshy , glossy appearance , turning green and become bright red when mature. 

The fruits are 6 mm with minute capsules with unctuous many angled seeds inside. 

Clove can be used in many applications . In the modern times, Lavang is used in the form of a useful healing compound that has the capability of offering great relief for many problems. The dietary herbal use of this spice can help in relieving a number of ailments both external and internal. In the form of a supplement, this spice can be used in its ground form or whole form and even be reduces into an essential oil.

Laung are dark, blackish-brown in color and shaped like a nail. 

CLASSIFICATION:-

1 Kingdom :- Plantae 

2 Clade :- Tracheophytes 

3 Order :- Myrtales 

4 Family :- Myrtaceae 

5 Genus :- Syzygium 

6 Species :- S. aromaticum 

7 Binomial Name :- Syzygium Aromaticum 

SYNONYMES :– Caryophyllus aromaticus , Eugenia Aromatica , Eugenia Caryophyllus  

NAMES :-

1 Hindi and Punjabi :- Laung 

2 Gujrati   :- Lavinga 

3 Marathi  :- Lavang 

4 Tamil :- Lavankapattai 

5 Sanskrit Name :- Devakusuma , Shri Prasuna , Bhringanga , Varija , Chandanapushaka , shekhara 

6 Telugu Name :- Lavangamu , Karavaillu 

PART USED :- Flower Bud 

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES :- 

1 Rasa :- Tikta , katu (Bitter , Pungent )

2 Guna :- Laghu , Snigdha ( Light , Oily) 

3 Virya :- Sheeta ( Cold )

4 Vipaka:- Katu (Pungent )

USES :– 

1 In Digestion :- It helps in soothing and relaxing the inner lining of the intestines and therefore help in digestion . This spice can even be effective in relieving an upset stomach.

2 Cure Cough :- It can also be used for helping the esophagus produce phlegm and serve in the form of an expectorant which makes cough less severe.

3 Anti- Analgesic :- It also has analgesic properties that help in relieving tooth pain by applying with a cotton bud or chewing a single clove .

4 Skin Issues:- It can also help in sunburn by applying externally . 

5 Anti- microbial effect :- It kill bacteria and parasites that live in the digestive tract. 

6 Gaseous Issues:- It can also be of good use in relieving excessive bloating and gas if taken in right dose. 

7 Anti – Histamines Property:-It help in keeping the sinus passageways open and clear by its anti histamines property .

8 Reliving Cholera:- It is very useful in relieving cholera .

9 Asthma :- It serves as a best remedy for all those patients who suffer from asthma.

10 Mouth Freshener:– Lavang in India is used as a mouth freshener

11Making Cigarette:-  In some of other country like Indonesia , it is used for making a type of cigarette 

12 Anti -Fungal:-  Oil of Lavang can also be used as a repellent to ants and mosquitoes and also has anti- fungal effect so can be used for warts and acne. It is a important component in toothpastes .

What is Palash?

Palash flower is used to treat many diseases. They are also known as Tesu Flower. They bloom in the spring. They are white, yellow and orange in color. Its botanical name is Butea monosperma. It has analgesic, aphrodisiac and anti-fertility properties, due to which it is used to make medicines in Unani, Homeopathy and Ayurveda.

In Vedic period, the major use of Palash was for Yajna deeds. The use of Palash paste in Kaushikasutra is described for ascites (abdominal swelling). Palash is mainly used in the treatment of leukemia or diabetes, Emprosthotonus, haemorrhoids or piles, diarrhea, blood pressure (bleeding from ear and nose), leprosy, etc. in Brihatrayi.

Palash has a zigzag, 12–15 m tall, deciduous tree of medium size. Its leaves are large, tri-leafy (the middle letter is large and the two leaves of the side are small) and clear veined. Its leaves are used to make both sides and plates. In the summer, a juice comes out when its skin is decayed, which is red in color, and on drying, it is black-blooded, brittle and shiny.

Palash flower helps to reduce thirst, reduce phlegm, increase sensation, helps control diabetes. The fruits of Palash are pillar and cerebellum. Palash gum helps to reduce acidity and increase strength. It is beneficial in candidacies and cough. The leaves are used to reduce swelling and reduce pain. Panchang is supposed to reduce the puffiness. Palash root juice reduces night blindness and inflammation of the eye. It also increases the light of the eyes.

The stem work of Palash helps to increase strength.

Bark of Palash root is beneficial in pain relievers, haemorrhoids or piles and ulcers or ulcers.

Name of Palash Tree in Different Languages

Palash’s botanical name Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. (Butia monosperma) Syn-Butea frondosa Roxb occurs. Total of Tesu flower: is Fabaceae (Fabaceae). Palash is called The Forest flame in English. But its name is different in different languages, like-

Palash in-

• Sanskrit –Palash, Kinshuk, Parna, Blood Flour, Ksharshrestha, Vatatoy, Brahmavriksha;
• Hindi- Dhaka, Palash, Paras, Tesu;
• Urdu-Palash Papra 
• Odia-Polaso 
• Kannada– Modugu, Muthuga;
• Gujrati- Khakda (Khakda);
• Tamil-Palasu 
• Telugu– Moduga;
• Bengali-Palash gach;
• Nepali-Palasi (Palasi);
• Marathi-Palas;
• Malayalam– Kimshukam, Palasi.
• English- Bastard teak, Bengal kino, butea gum;
• Persian-Palah

What is Palash used for?

• Relief in diarrhea: Gum of Palash tree is used for relief of diarrhea. Palash gum is used to get rid of diarrhea. It is given to the patient by mixing cinnamon and poppy seeds in gum. By doing this, the patient gets relief from diarrhea problem. If you are using Palash seeds, it is advisable to mix the paste of the seeds with goat milk and consume it two to three times a day. You must take advice from herbal experts before consuming Palash, as it is possible that you are allergic to something.
• Removes intestinal worms: Palash seed powder is used to remove stomach worms.
• Treats Diabetes: Palash tree leaves are used to control sugar.
• Eliminates sore throat: Palash leaves are used as a mouthwash for sore throat.

• Provides relief in skin disorder: For the relief of eczema problem, itching and other skin disorders, its seed paste should be applied regularly on the affected area. Use of Palash works to relieve skin disease. Applying seeds of Palash to the skin gives relief from the problem of itching. It can also be used to relieve skin disorder.

• Preventing nasal bleeding: Palash flowers can be used to prevent nasal bleeding. Soak 6 to 7 flowers in water overnight. The next morning, add some amount of sugar to that salt. Now give it to the patient. Doing this relieves the problem of nasal bleeding.

• Remove Lecorrhea: Its leaves are also beneficial in the management of Leucorrhea. Its decoction is used regularly to wash the genital parts for relief.

• Menstrual cramps: Shankhpushpi made from its flowers is beneficial in impotence and menstrual cramps.

• Ulcers: The fruits and seeds of its plant are used to treat skin ulcers, piles.

• Provides energy: The body gets energy by consuming Tesu flower.

• Cures water deficiency: Its intake does not allow the body to lack water. That is why it is advisable to take it in diarrhea as well.

• Regulates blood circulation: This herb is also helpful in controlling blood circulation. Before using Palash, get information from Herb Expert.

• In wound healing: If the seeds of Palash are applied on the wound, the healing process of the wound is accelerated. 

• For the beauty of the ankles: Palash is used to get relief from torn ankles. Use it according to the instructions given by the expert.

• Piles problem relief: Palash plant is used to get rid of Piles problem. Ash (about 20 grams) of Palash plant is mixed with hot ghee and given to the patient. Use this ash only under the supervision of herb experts. Also fresh leaves of Palash are also consumed with ghee. At the same time, it can be advised to take it with curd as well. If you have problems with Piles and want to use Palash, then it is better to first get information from herbal experts and then use Palash as per their advice. The information given here is not a substitute for medical advice.

• Urinary disorder: Use of Palash benefits when urinary disorder occurs. Palash buds should be dried after breaking them. Now it should be washed and then some quantity of jaggery should be added. After this, according to the expert, the patient should give his fixed quantity. Doing this relieves the problem of urinary disorder.

Use of Palash is also helpful in these problems:

• Removes kidney stone
• Ringworm
• It is used in cataract (cataract).
• Chronic Fever Relief
• Poor bleeding in periods
• Works as an antidote to snake bite
• Relieves skin diseases
• Vajayana removes the hassle of discharge
• Removes any kind of infection in the stomach

How does Palash work?

Its roots, stems, flowers, seeds and fruits are rich in medicinal properties. Its flowers are rich in glucosides, butin, neteroside and butrin. Its seeds contain mudoja oil and kino-tree oil. This oil has many medicinal properties. The gum obtained from this tree is rich in galac acid and tannic acid. Its leaves are used as a tonic.

It has antimicrobial, anti- fertility, antiemetic, antidiarrheal, wound healing, hepatoprotective, antitumor, antidiuretic and antinflammtory properties.

How safe is it to use Plash?

The limited use of Palash is safe. However, it should be consumed only under the supervision of a doctor. Avoid using Palash following circumstances:

• Do not consume it if you have a pregnancy or breast feeding. Its consumption can prove to be dangerous for both mother and child.
• It can be harmful to use for a long time. Long-term consumption may cause kidney disease or anemia.
• If you have a medical condition, avoid using it.
• If you are a diabetic patient, do not use it without doctor’s advice.
• If you are taking any medicine, then inform the doctor before consuming Tesu flower. Because many drugs can interact with it.
• Herbal intake is not always safe. More research needs to be done on this. If you are taking it, do it under the supervision of your doctor.

Side effects

More research needs to be done on the side effects caused by consuming Palash. At present, there is no sufficient information about this. Herbal use is not always safe. Therefore, always use it under the supervision of a doctor or expert. If you notice any kind of side effect after taking it, then stop taking it. Also, consult your doctor or herbalist about this.

Doses

The dose of Palash may be different for every patient. It depends on your age, medical condition and many other factors. It is better to consult your doctor or herbalist for the proper dosage. Never schedule a dose by yourself. This step of yours can also prove to be fatal. It is better that your doctor or herbalist prescribe this herbal dose for you.

Palash is available in the following forms:

• Stem bark powder
• Gum
• Decoration of bark
• Fresh leaf juice
• Flower powder
• Seed Powder
• Extracted oil from seed

Nirgundi ( Vitex negundo) is five leaved chaste tree is a potent ayurvedic plant which heals several ailments including asthma , muscle spasms and anxiety .

It is a deciduous herb , with a brown bark and green leaves that hold five leaflets.

It has a height of 2 to 8 meters and mostly found in southern parts of Asia and Africa . 

The flowers are blue or white in color and give rise to oval shaped , succulent , purple fruits with a fleshy pulp and seed in the interior .

In Sanskrit Nirgundi means which protect the body from disease . 

Synonyms :– Sinduvara , Nila , Five Leaved Chaste Tree , Sambhalu , Nocchi , Vitex negundo , Samphalika , Nallavavilli . 

PARTS USED ARE :- Roots , leaves , flowers , fruits and barks 

CLASSIFICATION :-

Kingdom :- Plantae 

Clade :- Tracheophytes 

Order :- Lamiales 

Genus :- Vitex 

Species :- V. negundo 

USES :-

1 Treat Asthma Symptoms :- Nirgundi oil which is rich in antihistamine properties can be applied on neck , nose , chest which diminishes congestion in people suffering from asthma and healing respiratory illness like allergies , breathing difficulties and bronchitis 

2 Treat Anxiety :- Nirgundi has fatty acida and flavonoids which increase memory capacity of brain and intelligence . It also uplifts moods and regulate sleep therefore help in treating depression , insomnia and anxiety . 

3 Treat Menstrual Cramps :- The fruits of this plant contribute in treating hormonal imbalance . And therefore it help in treating discomfort like uterine fibroids and menstrual cramps .

4 Relief Joint Pain :- In the root and bark of this tree alkaloid nishindine is present, it has analgesic and anti – inflammatory properties . In case of arthritis it help in management of muscle spasm and joint pain .

5 Cures High Fevers :- Nirgundi has vitamin C content and antibiotic properties which help to reduce combat infections , high body temperature and boost immunity . 

6 Cure Diabetes:- Due to its antioxidant effect it can help in improving insulin level of the body 

7 Cure Piles :- The root powder of plant can help in reducing the irritation of inflamed tissue . 

8 Help In Hair Growth :- Massaging with Nirgundi leaves oil with sesame seed oil can help in improving scalp infection and grey hairs . 

Effect On Doshas :-

It help in balancing Vata and Kapha doshas. 

Risk Factor :-

1) Skin irritation can develop on applying Nirgundi oil or paste 

2) After taking Nirgundi juice or powder sometime mild stomach upset can occur .

Apamarga plant is also known as Chirchita, Latjira, Chirachira, Chichra. It is a very simple plant. You must have seen the plant of Apamarga around your house, in the forest or in the trees, but may not know it by name. Due to lack of identity of the people, people often consider it useless, but your thinking is not right. Apamarg (Latjira) is an herb, and has many medicinal properties. The use of Apamarga (Chirchita) in the treatment of many diseases gives benefits (chirchita plant benefits). In many diseases, including dental diseases, wounds, digestive system disorders, the medicinal properties of Apamarga are benefited.

Apamarg health benefit

The properties of Apamarga (Latajira) are used as Ayurvedic medicines, and cures diseases. If you do not know about the benefits of apamarga (chirchita), then this article is very important for you, because it is an apamarga plant which is found everywhere. You can treat many other diseases, including cough, urinary disease, skin disease, from dyspepsia. So, let us know what are the benefits of Apamarga (Latjira), or what can be the disadvantages.

What is Apamarg?

Apamarg (Latjira) is an herb. At the beginning of the rainy season, the plant of Apamarga begins to sprout. It thrives in cold weather, and grows up completely in summer. In the same season, the plant is also dried along with the fruit. Its flowers are green with pink buds. Its seeds are like rice. These are called apamarg tandul. Its leaves are very small and covered with white follicles. They are elliptical and somewhat pointed.

There are mainly two species of apamarg, which are used in medicine.

• White 
• Red 

Both white and red types of apomorphic stems emerge from the stalks of leaves. It is long, hoarse, thorny. These contain microscopic and thorny seeds. These seeds are like small black grains of light black color. They are slightly pungent in taste. Its flowers are small, some red green or purple. The red apamarg sticks and the monkeys are of some red color. It has fine reddish-red stains on its leaves.

Name of Apamarg (Chirachira) in other languages

The botanical name of the apamarga plan is Achyranthes aspera L., Syn-Achyranthes australis R. Br., And is of the Amaranthaceae clan. Other names of the upway are also:

Names of White Apamarg

English – Chirchita, Latjira, Chirachira, Chitra

Urdu – Chirchita

English – Washerman’s plant, Rough chaff flower; the prickly-chaff flower

Sanskrit – Apamarga, Shikhari, Surchalya, Mayurak, Mercati, Durgraha, Kinihi, Kharmanjari, Pratyakfuli

Kannada – Uttarani

Konkani – Kantmogro

Gujarati – Aghedo

Tamil – Nayu Ruvi

Telugu – Apamargamu

Bengali – Apang, Chirchiti

Punjabi – Kutri, Puthkhanda

Marathi – Aghada;

Malayalam – Vankatlati, Katalati

Names of Red Apamarg (Cyathula prostrata (Linn.) Blume)

Red Apamarg in –

Hindi – लाल चिरचिटा, लाल–चिचिंडा

Sanskrit – रक्तापामार्ग, वृन्तफल, वशिर, मरकटपिप्पली, कपिपिप्पली

English – Purple princess, Pastureweed, Prostrate pasture weed

Kannada – उत्तरनी (Uttarani), किरीमुलोइकाडन्तु (Kirrimulloi kaadantu)

Tamil – चिरुकटालाती (Cirukatalati)

Telugu – उत्तरनी (Uttarani)

Malayalam – चेरुकाटालाटी (Cherukatalati)

Marathi – भुइ घड्डा (Bhuighaada)

White Apamarg Benefits and Uses

Medicinal uses, quantity and methods of use of Apamarg (Latjira) are:

Benefits of Aparagar (Chirchira) in toothache 

Dip the cotton in the juice of 2-3 leaves of Apamarg and make a foia. By applying it in the teeth, toothache ends .

From the root of apamarg daily cures toothache, as well as toothache, gingival weakness, and the smell of bad mouth. This cleanses the teeth thoroughly.

Benefits of the medicinal properties of Apamarga Plant in skin disease

In skin disease, Apamarga (Latjira) benefits from its medicinal properties. By grinding its leaves, skin diseases like boils and pimples and lump diseases are cured.

Benefits of Apamarg for Mouth Ulcer 

The properties of Apamarga (Latjira) are beneficial when there is a blister in the mouth. For this, gargle by making a decoction of the leaves of apermeg. This cures the problem of mouth blisters.

The medicinal properties of Apamarg (Chirachira) in the problem of excess hunger 

• The disease of excessive hunger is called incineration. For this treatment, take 3 grams of powder of the seeds of unadulterated twice a day for about a week. This helps to cure the problem of excessive hunger.
• Grind 5-10 grams of Apamarg and make Kheer. The problem of feeling more hungry by eating it is cured.
• Eating unripe seeds also does not cause more hunger.
• Grind the seeds of Apamarg (Latjira) and make fine powder. Add equal amount of sugar in it. Drink 3 to 6 grams of it with water in the morning and evening. It also benefits (apamarg ke fayde).

Benefits of Apamarg (Chirchira) in eye disease 

Add 2 teaspoons of honey to the juice of 2 grams of apamarg ki jad. Eye diseases are cured by putting 2-2 drops in the eye.

Use of apamarg in eyeflu, eye pain, watery eyes, redness, and night blindness etc. gives best results. Clean the root of the root. Mix some rock salt in it and rub it in a copper vessel with curd water. Applying it like mascara is beneficial in eye diseases.

Benefits of Apamarg Plant after Injury 

Mash 2-3 leaves of apamarga by hand and drain the juice. Apply this juice on the cut or peel area. This stops bleeding.

Cook the root of Apamarg in sesame oil and filter. Apply it on the cut or peel area. It gives comfort.

The medicinal properties of Apamarga (Chirichita) beneficial in wound healing 

If an old wound has occurred, apply ointment of juice of aphrodisiac. This does not make the wound rip.

Cook the root of Apamarg (Latjira) in sesame oil and filter it. Apply it on the wound. This reduces wound pain. This also cures wounds.

The medicinal properties of Apamarg Plant uses in Fighting with Itching

Make decoction from Apamarg (Latjiira) almanac. Itching is cured by mixing it with water and taking a bath. 

Benefits of Apamarg Plant to Treats Respiratory Problems 

Apamarg ki jad works miraculously for the treatment of asthma. Drinking 8-10 dried leaves in a hookah is beneficial in respiratory disorders.

Benefits of Chirchita Plant in Fighting with Cough

Add honey to about 125 mg of alkaline base. Licking it in the morning and evening removes the phlegm stored in the respiratory tract and chest. Children’s cough is cured.

Cough irritates again and again, and if phlegm is not coming out or if the phlegm has thickened, then the use of epilepsy is beneficial. In this disease or pneumonia, mix 125-250 mg of alkaline and 125-250 mg of sugar in 50 ml of lukewarm water. Taking it in the morning and evening benefits in 7 days.

Benefits of Apamarg Helps in Relief from Vaginal Pain 

Grind the root, leaves and stem of Apamarga. Women should apply it in the vagina after delivery. Vaginal pain is cured by this.

Soak the cotton wool with the juice of the root of the appamurg. Keeping it in the vagina ends vaginal pain and menstrual blockage.

Grinding the root of Apamarga (Chirachira) and Punarnava in water and applying it to the vagina ends the pain caused by childbirth.

Benefits of Apamarg Plant Benefits for Menstrual Disorder 

Menstrual disorder is cured by taking equal quantity of sugar candy mixed with the juice of Apamarg (Chirchira) almanac.

Soak the cotton wool with the juice of the root of the appamurg. Keeping it in the vagina ends the menstrual blockage.

Taking equal quantity of sugar candy in the juice of Apamarg Panchang and taking it helps to cure excess bleeding during menstruation.

Apamarg Helps in Infertility Problem

Women who are unable to conceive due to irregular menstruation or excessive bleeding. They can benefit from the medicinal properties of Apamarga (Chirachira). After the end of menstruation, take 10 leaves of this divine herb, or 10 grams of its root. Grind it in 125 ml milk of cow and sieve it. Take it. Keep in mind that it originated in the best land. By drinking it morning, afternoon and evening for 4 days, a woman conceives. If this experiment is not successful at one time, do it at most 3 times.

Benefits of Apamarga Tree to Cure Neoplasm

Apamarga has advantages in treating rasauli. Grind about 10 grams of fresh leaves and 5 grams of green coach grass. Sieve it by mixing it in 60 ml of water. Give it mixed with 20 ml milk of cow and drink it. Mix sugar candy at will and drink it for seven days in the morning. Use this regularly till the disease is cured. This cures uterine (Rasoli) disease in the uterus.

Apamarg Plant is Beneficial for Normal Pregnancy

Women can also take advantage of using Apamarga (Chirachira) at the time of delivery. Grind the root of one of the medicines of Patha, Kalihari, Adusa, Apamarg and apply it on the navel and vagina. This makes delivery easier.

Before the labor starts, tie the root of the apomarg in a thread and tie it on the waist. This makes delivery easier. Keep in mind that remove the root as soon as it is delivered.

Chirchita Plant Benefits to Cure Leucorrhoea

Ayurvedic practitioners use Apamarg prominently to treat leucorrhea. Leucorrhea is cured by taking equal quantity of sugar candy in the juice of Apamarg almanac.

Benefits of Chirchita Plant in Fighting with Chickenpox

Grind finely with equal quantity of turmeric and root of cassia. Apply it in the form of tilak on the nails and head of hands and feet. It does not remove chicken pox. If smallpox has come out, then grind the clean root of Apamarga (Chirachira) and apply it on the pimples, it ends the burning sensation of the body.

Red Apamarg Benefits and Uses

Lal Apamarg has the following advantages: –

Consumption of red apamarg(Chirchita) is beneficial to increase hunger 

The medicinal properties of red apparg (Chirachira) are beneficial in increasing appetite. Make a decoction of the root or almanac of red apomarg. Take 10-30 ml decoction. This increases appetite.

The medicinal properties of red apamarga (Chirichita) relieve constipation 

Constipation is cured by taking 1-2 grams powder of apamarga (Chirachira) and powder of leaves. Before taking remedy, please consult an Ayurvedic doctor.

Chirchita Plant Benefits to Treat Urinary Problems

Mix sugar in 10-30 ml decoction made from red apamarga leaves. By taking it, it is useful to cure urinary problems like urination and difficulty in passing urine.

Chirchita Plant Uses to Cure Dysentery and Cholera

Make a decoction of the root or almanac of red apomarg. Taking 10-30 ml of this mixture is beneficial in dysentery and cholera. 

Useful parts of Apamarg?

These parts of Apamarga (Chirachira) can be used: –

• Leaves
• Root (apamarg ki jad)
• Almanac

Jatamansi herb is a sympathetic medicinal plant. Which is used in making perfumes with pungent aroma. It is called spikenard because the roots of spikenard have fibers like pots or hairs. They are also called baldras. According to Ayurveda, the benefits of jatamansi (jatamansi benefits) are so much that in Ayurveda it is used as a medicine for many diseases. Let us know in detail about the advantages and properties of spikenard.

What is JATAMANSI?

Jatamansi has a small aromatic herb. Its two species are Gandhamansi and Akashmanasi. There is a variety of adulteration in the nets which are sold in the market. Jatamansi is mentioned in the incense in Charak-Samhita.

The use of jatamansi with other liquids is used in diseases such as breathlessness, cough, venereal disease, erysipelas or herpes, mania or dementia, epilepsy or epilepsy, gout or gout, inflammation or inflammation. In the Sushruta-Samhita, mention is made of Vrnitopaspati Jatamansi. Jatamansi is an excellent medicine for headache. It is very healthy.

It is 10–60 cm tall, straight, multi-year, branching plant. Its stem is pubescent in the upper part and hairless in half. Many of its branches originate from the roots of Jatamansi above ground. They are dense, fine, spiny, and pubescent up to 6-7 fingers. Its basal leaves are simple, complete, 15–20 cm long, 2.5 cm wide, glabrous and one or two pairs of stem leaves, 2.5–7.5 cm long, oblong. Its flowers are 1, 3 or 5 pink and blue. Its fruits are 4 mm long, small, circular, covered with white hairs. Its root is woody, long and covered with fibers. Its floral period is from August to November.

The plant of jatamansi is multi-year old. But this medicinal herb is endangered: which has been used as a medicine in Ayurveda for years. Jatamansi is bitter, sweet, cold, short, balsamic, vata, pitta and kapha by nature defeating all the three doshas, ​​power-enhancing, skin-whitening and fragrant. It is beneficial in burning, leprosy, bleeding (nose-ear bleeding, toxin, fever, ulcers, pain, arthritis or joint pain). Jatamansi oil is effective on the central system and depression. .

Name of Jatamasi in Different Languages

Botanical name of Jatamansi is Nardostachys jatamansi , Syn- Nardostachys grandiflora DC. And clans: Valerianaceae (Valerianaceae) and the English name: Spikenard (spikenard). Jatamansi is called by different names in other provinces of India. Let’s know about this. like-

Jatamansi in-

Sanskrit – Jatamansi, Bhootjata, Jatila, Tapaswini, Mansi, Sulomasha, Nalada;

Hindi – Jatamansi, Balchhad, Balchir;

Urdu- Balachhada;

Kashmir- Bhutijatta;

Kannada- Jetamavasha (Jetamavasha), Jatamamsi (Jatamamsi);

Bengali- Jatamansi (Jatamansi);

Marathi-Jatamansi (Jatamanvasi);

Gujrati-Jatamansi, Kalichhad;

Telugu- Jatamamanshi (Jatamamanshi);

Punjabi-Billilotan;

Malayalam- Jetamanshi.

English– Indian nara, Musk root, Indian valerian;

Ayurvedic properties

Rasa – tikta,kashya,madhur

Guna – laghu, snighta

Virya – sheeta

Vipaka – katu

Benefits and Uses of Jatamansi

Jatamansi herb has been used as a medicine in Ayurveda for years. Jatamansi oil is found in the market in the form of jatamansi powder patanjali, but this herb is still extinct. So let us know in detail about Jatamansi, for which diseases it is used as a treatment.

Benefits of Jatamansi for Baldness and white hair.

Nowadays such hair problems have become common. Pollution, unbalanced diet planning, use of various types of cosmetics have a direct effect on the hair and then the problem of white hair or baldness. For this, as a home remedy, grinding equal quantity of spikenard, bala, lotus and koota and applying it on the head reduces the fall of hair and also reduces the whiteness of untimely hair (jatamansi ke labh). 

Benefits of Jatamansi for Headache

If you are suffering from headache due to work stress and run-of-the-mill life, then bamboo jamansi remedy will prove to be very beneficial. Grinding spikenard or applying its powder (jatamansi powder patanjali) on the forehead reduces headaches. 

Jatamansi for Hair loss

If you are having excessive hair loss problem, then using jatamansi gives such benefits

Grind equal quantity of spikenard, cactus, black sesame, sariva and nilkamal with milk and honey and apply it on the head to make hair grow and shine. 

Benefits of Jatamansi for Eye diseases

A lot comes in eye related diseases, such as common eye pain, night blindness, eye redness etc. Home remedies made of spikenard are very useful in all these problems.

Grind the padmakath, mulethi, jatamansi and kaliyak in cold water and filter it and wash the eyes or eyes with it, there is benefit in the eye disease caused by bile (jatamansi ke fayde).

Jatamasi benefits for bad breath

Jatamansi powder Patanjali removes bad smell from teeth. Apart from this, gargling with the decoction of spikenard can also reduce odor from the mouth. 

Benefits of Jatamansi in the treatment of hiccups 

 If you are troubled by repeated hiccups, then using jatamansi gives relief. Grind turmeric, bay leaf, castor root, raw lacquer, mana stone, cedar, hartal and spikenard and soak it in ghee by making a varti or light and smoking it helps to thin out the phlegm stuck in the trachea and when it comes out And get breath (jatamansi ke fayde). 

Jatamansi benefits to get relief from cough

The weather has not changed whether everyone from children to old and old gets complained of cough. Consuming lukewarm milk with jaggery after smoking with mind stone, hartal, mulethi, nagarmotha, jatamansi and ingudi provides relief from cough. Apart from this, drinking syrup of jatamansi provides relief from phlegm related diseases (jatamansi ke fayde). 

Reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases 

Grinding Jatamansi and applying it on the chest provides relief from chest problems or diseases and heart diseases 

Benefits of Jatamansi in the treatment of vomiting 

If there is vomiting due to eating spicy food or due to side effects of some disease, consuming spikenard in this way is beneficial. Vomiting stops by taking sandal, chavy, jatamansi, dry grapes, sugandhabala and golden garic paste (1-2 grams) in equal parts]

Nardostachys Jatamansi Benefits for Flatulance

If there is no food on time or always eat outside food then there is a problem of flatulence. Licking 500 mg of jaundice (Patanjali Jatamansi powder) with honey gives relief from flatulence. Benefits of Jatamansi in Water Treatment 

Stomach is swollen in watery disease and it starts to look big, as well as weight gain. Grind spikenard and salt with vinegar and apply on the abdomen or stomach, it provides benefit in ascites. 

Benefits of Nardostachys Jatamansi Benefits to Increase Sperm Count

Today’s lifestyle and diet are having a bad effect on sex life, due to which problems related to sex have started. Jatamansi 10 parts, Cinnamon and Cardamom 8-8 parts, Kutta, Pokhramool, Cloves, Kunjan, White Chillies, Nagarmotha, Dry gourd 6–6 parts, Balsam 5 parts Saffron 4 parts and Chiritya 10 parts by mixing all these in 10 to 8 Drinking mixed quantity of water provides relief from semen or sperm problems. 

Jatamansi Powder Beneficial in Gout

If there is redness, pain, and burning sensation in the affected area of ​​gout (arthritis), by first taking out the contaminated blood, applying a paste of liquorice, peepal bark, spikenard, kshirakkoli, sycamore bark and green coach grass in the same part, it will relieve pain and burning sensation. is. Apart from this, making powder of Jatamansi, Resin, Lodhra, Mulethi, Nirgundi seeds, Moorthy, Neelkamal, Padmakh and Shirish Pushp, these 9 substances mixed with 100 grams of ghee and coated with it are beneficial in gout (arthritis). 

Jatamansi to treat leprosy beneficial in leprosy

Grind and apply paste mixed with spikenard, black pepper, rock salt, turmeric, tagar, vine bark, ghardhum, cow urine, gorochan and palash alkali. Apart from this, applying Gudki, Deodaru, Jatamansi, Honey, Mudgparni and Kakanasa in equal parts by grinding and applying paste is beneficial in Mandalakushta. 

Jatamansi Herbs Benefits for Skin Diseases

Grind spikenard and apply it on the skin in skin diseases, it is very useful in diseases like erysipelas or herpes, leprosy, ulcers etc. Taking 10-20 milliliters of decoction by taking equal quantity of spikenard, red sandalwood, amalatas, karanja bark, neem bark, mustard, mulathi, kutaj bark and barberry is beneficial in skin diseases. 

Benefits of spikenard in the appearance of blemishes, spots and pimples 

The use of spikenard can prove to be beneficial if you are troubled by facial spots and wrinkles. Mixing turmeric in spikenard and applying it on the face like a boil eliminates satire and wrinkles and increases the skin radiance. 

Benefit of Jatamansi to Boost Memory

Jatamansi plant is used for enhancing memory because according to Ayurveda, Jatamansi is found to have meditative properties which helps in improving memory.

Use of Jatamansi to reduce blood pressure 

If you live under a lot of stress in your lifestyle, then there is a risk of increased blood pressure or blood pressure. The use of spikenard in it can give you benefit because spikenard has the property of reducing stress or tension.

Jatamansi Churna Beneficial to Keep Digestive System Healthy

The powder of spikenard also helps in keeping your digestive power good. If you have constipation, it is relieved by taking it because it has laxative properties.

Jatamansi Beneficial to Control Stress

Spikenard is a well-known drug to relieve stress. According to Ayurveda, it is found to have medial properties due to which the consumption of spikenard reduces the symptoms of stress.

Benefit of Jatamansi to Treat Depression in Depression 

The use of spikenard is beneficial in depression because according to research it has anti-depressant properties. Also, according to Ayurveda, it also has medial properties which keeps the mind calm and reduces the symptoms of depression.

Benefits of Jatamansi roots to increase immunity 

Spikenard is a good way to increase immunity. According to the Richters in Jatamansi, the property of immunomodulator is found, so it is used to maintain immunity better.

Benefit of Jatamansi to Treat Cancer

Spikenard can be used to prevent cancer because according to a research, spikenard has anti-cancer elements. Hence the use of spikenard helps to prevent the spread of cancer.

Benefits of Jatamansi in the treatment of epilepsy 

Consuming 5-10 grams of Mahapacchaic Ghee made from spikenard, etc. is very beneficial in mania (insanity), epilepsy, epilepsy, fever. It helps in increasing intelligence and memory and in the physical development of children. Apart from this, taking 10-20 milliliters of decoction of spikenard of pomegranate is beneficial in epilepsy. And mixing 500 mg jatamansi with 5 ml Brahmasvaras, 500 mg Vach and honey is very beneficial in brain diseases. 

Benefits of Jatamansi in relieving convulsions or spasms 

Make a powder by taking 2-4 grams powder of spikenard with 4 parts, cinnamon, cinnamon, fennel and dry ginger 1-1 and sugar or sugar candy 2 parts and take 2-4 grams He gets relief quickly after the cramps. 

Jatamansi Herbs Benefits for Hysteria helpful in eliminating Yoshapasmar or hysteria

The medicinal properties of spikenard can prove beneficial if you are troubled by the pain of hysteria.

Make a decoction by mixing Jatamansi 8 Tola, Ashwagandha 2 Tola and Ajwain 1 Tola. Drinking 10-20 milliliters of decoction is useful to get relief in hypochymia or hysteria. 

Benefits of Jatamansi in cleansing blood 

Jatamansi medicinal properties help in getting relief from skin related diseases by cleansing the blood. Mixing honey in 10-15 ml cold spice of spikenard helps to cleanse the blood. Benefits of Jatamansi in preventing overeating 

Applying Patanjali Jatamansi powder on the entire body stops excessive sweating and reduces odor caused by sweat

Jatamansi Benefits to Reduce the Effect of Posion

Grind Jatamansi, Saffron, Tejpatta, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Tagar, Sandal, etc. by drinking 10-20 ml quantity of water and putting 1-2 drops in the nose and using it as an antimicrobial agent and swelling and permanent or irritable The toxic effects caused by the toxin are minimal. 

Useful Parts of Jatamansi

Jatamansi rhizome is most commonly used as a medicine in Ayurveda.

You must have used flax seeds at home every day. Linseed is used in many home dishes. Although the seeds of real are very small, but it has so many qualities, which you cannot guess. Do you know that the seeds of linseed which you all use only as a food item, can also cure diseases? Yes, flaxseeds have more benefits.

By using flaxseed, you can prevent many diseases, make your family healthy

What is Alsi?

The other name of linseed is alsi. It is an herb, which is also used as a medicine. Depending on the nature of the locations, there is also a difference in the look, shape, and size of alsi seeds. Alsi seeds are white, yellow, red, or slightly black throughout the country. alsi of hot regions is considered the best. Usually, people use oil of Alsi, oil. Use of alsi can be taken in diseases such as breath, throat, throat, phlegm, digestive system disorders, wounds, leprosy etc.

Name of flax seeds in other languages

The botanical name of alsi is Linum usitatissimum L., Syn-Linum humile Mill., And is of the genus Linaceae. Alsi is known by many names around the world, which are:

Flax seeds in –

Flax seeds in Hindi – Alasi

English – Linseed, Flax plant, Common flax

Sanskrit – Atsi, Nilpushpi, Nilpushpika, Uma, Kuma, Masrina, Parvati, Xoumi

Oriya – Pesu

Uttarakhand – Alsi

Kannada – Agasebeej, Semeagase, Alashi

Konkani – Sonnbiam

Gujarati – Alshi

Tamil – Alivirai, Alshivirai

Telugu – Avisi, Ullusulu, Madanginjalu;

Bengali – Tisi, Masina, Asina

Punjabi – Alish, Alasi, Atashi

Marathi – Javas, AlashiMalayalam – Agashi, Charm, Cherucana, Akasi

Nepali – Alasi

Arabic – Kettan, Bazrulkattan

Persian – Tukhm-e-kattan

1. Nowadays diseases have increased so much after which people have become very cautious about their health. Being alert to health, people are looking for such food items and one of them is flax seeds in flax seeds. Let us tell you that flaxseed has been quite popular for some time now because the benefits of linseed are associated with almost every part of the body. Such as flaxseed seeds helps in keeping a healthy heart, low cholesterol, healthy digestion, glowing skin and strong hair. Although the effect of linseed is hot, but taking it in the right quantity can easily give the benefits of linseed. It is also advisable to drink more water while consuming linseed. 

2. Flax seeds are good for digestion

Flax seeds are also known for healthy digestion. The advantages of flex seed are enhanced due to the good quality and quantity of dietary fiber present in it. People who have stomach problems often are advised to eat flax seeds. Flaxseed is rich in fiber which is good for the stomach. Flaxseeds take time to digest which makes the stomach work more during digestion. In this situation, calories are burnt and the metabolism is also increased.

3. Benefits of Flex Seed for Control Blood Sugar Level 

Let us tell you that the benefits of alsi ke beej are also related to controlling blood sugar level. Dietary fiber helps in blood sugar level control. After consuming fiber, they take time to digest and at this time the process of digestion slows down. At this time, the pancreas gets time to produce insulin, which acts to break down the sugar molecule. In this case the blood sugar level does not increase suddenly. Flax seed has a low glycemic index which is also a good option for people undergoing diabetes.

4. Benefits of Flax Seeds For Weight Loss

All people find different diets, ways to lose weight. If you also want to include something healthy in your weight loss diet, flax seeds can be a good option. As mentioned earlier, flax seeds are rich in dietary fiber. Consuming dietary fiber increases metabolism and reduces the rate of digestion, which helps in weight loss. Apart from this, taking flaxseed keeps the stomach full for a long time, which reduces the appetite, you do not eat again and again.

5. Flaxseeds Helps in Maintaining Healthy Heart

The reason for increasing heart disease is due to the absence of diet. You can easily take advantage of Flex seed for a healthy heart. Let us tell you that flax seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids which are known to keep the heart healthy. Consuming the right amount of omegi-3 fatty acids reduces the level of eicosanoids and cytokines in the body. These two molecules are inflammatory agents. Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce these agents. Apart from this, omega-3 fatty acids make the blood flow in the heart in the right amount and manner, which helps in staying healthy heart.

6. Benefits of Flax Seeds Maintains Cholesterol Level

Consuming the right amount of flax seeds daily helps in reducing bad cholesterol. As everyone knows that most of the diseases in the body are due to bad cholesterol. The benefits of linseed seeds help to a great extent in reducing cholesterol. The reason for this is attributed to Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in plenty in flaxseed.

7. Benefits of Flax Seeds Regulates Blood Pressure

High or low blood pressure will be easily found in every other human being. But have you wondered why it has become so common to have blood pressure high or low? Because there are very few diets in the diet of people that maintain blood pressure, sugar level and cholesterol normal. If you are looking for something like this, flax seeds is a good option. Linseed seeds contain linolenic acid, lignin and fiber which maintain blood pressure normal to some extent. Healthy diet, along with exercising, consuming flex seed helps maintain normal blood pressure.

8. Flax seeds benefits for cold-cough

There is no time for a cold-cough. Early winter- It is considered better to adopt home remedies in cough. Flax seeds have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties due to which the benefits of flaxseed  are increased for cold and cough. Cold- Home remedy for cough includes flax seeds. Mixing flaxseed powder in your normal tea and drinking it provides relief in cold and cough. Boil water by adding flaxseed powder to a cup of water. Now add honey and lemon to it.

9. Benefits of eating flaxseed seeds for joint pain 

As mentioned earlier, flax seeds have anti-inflammatory properties. Due to this property, the benefits of linseed are also for joint pain. It is not necessary that the joint pain occurs only in old age, more strength or even sitting or standing for a long time at one place, also causes joint pain. During this time, the benefits of alsi ke beej can be very useful.

Taking the right amount of flaxseed can help to relieve joint pain. Apart from this, you can make a light massage by mixing the flaxseed powder with lukewarm mustard oil.

10. Flax seeds benefits for healthy stomach

If your stomach is clean then you will stay away from diseases. You must have heard that every disease starts with the stomach. People who often have stomach problems will be well aware of this problem. If you also have stomach problems like gas, then you can get the benefits of flex seed. A good option is to include linseed oil in the diet. Apart from this, flax seeds can also be consumed by putting it on top of salads, smoothies.

How to Use Flax Seeds

After knowing the benefits of linseed you will want to use it. Consuming anything in the right way and in the right quantity provides its benefits. 

You can easily buy flex seed from the market. By purchasing flaxseed of good quality from the market and then grinding them at home, consume them. The benefits of consuming seeds of real seeds are less. And grinding it is more beneficial.

• Real can be eaten on top of your salad.
• Apart from salad, you can also eat flaxseed with smoothies, porridge, soup, yogurt.
• Buy brown or golden flaxseed from the market.
• Start adding flaxseed to your daily tea.
• If you are baking something at home, try using flaxseed. Linseed can be used in bread, pancakes, muffins, rolls etc.
• Soak it before adding flaxseed to the smoothie or juice.
• Place flax seeds in the air tight container.
• Linseed oil can be used for mild massage of skin and hair.
• If you are making mayo at home, you can use flaxseed.
• The inclusion of linseed in breakfast increases its benefits.

Side Effects of Flax Seeds

Consuming anything in right quantity provides its benefits. The same with linseed. Consuming the right amount of flaxseed can give you the above benefits. But if flax seeds are consumed in the right amount or in excess, then flaxseeds can also suffer. Consumption of flaxseeds in large quantities can cause the following disadvantages.

• Consuming raw linseed can be dangerous because raw linseed contains toxic substances.
• Along with the consumption of flaxseed, take fluids also so that there is no stomach problem.
• Consumption of flaxseeds in excess can increase stomach problems such as gas, abdominal pain, etc.
• Use of linseed oil is not advised. You can use flaxseed oil in a pre-made dish and then heat it in the microwave.
• Do not take flaxseed if you are taking blood thinners.
• If you are taking cholesterol-lowering medicines, take flaxseed only after consulting a doctor.
• Pregnant women are not advised to eat linseed seeds.
• Eating flaxseed is not recommended for those undergoing blood pressure.
• Flaxseed is hot, due to which it is said to be consumed regularly.
• If you are allergic to any seed, you may also be allergic to flax seeds in Hindi. If you are allergic, you may have red spots, itching.