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uses of Jufa?

Asked by Amrita Ravi in Alternative Medicine at 8:17 PM on January 10, 2009

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It has kaph vaat shamak & pittasarak effect n its botanical name is Hyssopus officinale.
It promotes the expulsion of mucus.
It has antibacterial properties.
It is used as a condiment in soup.

Answered at 1:04 AM on January 26, 2009

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Uses of Kovidara ?

Asked by Amrita Ravi in Alternative Medicine at 8:20 PM on January 10, 2009

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Also called as Camel - foot Tree, Kachnar.
The flower is sacred to Lord Shiva and is offered to the deity.
An infusion of the flower bud is a remedy for cough. The bark is believed to cure asthma and ulcers. The leaves are used as cattle fodder. The wood is used for making agricultural implements.

Answered at 12:52 AM on January 26, 2009

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Uses of Shalmali?

Asked by Amrita Ravi in Alternative Medicine at 8:29 PM on January 10, 2009

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Also called as Bombax malabaricum.
It provides nutrition to the body .
Helpful in Urinary tract infection n provides strength and vigour.
Used as an astringent and demulcent.
This drug is a Rasayana

Answered at 12:39 AM on January 26, 2009

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What are the uses of Kasturilatika?

Asked by raman rama in Alternative Medicine at 6:53 AM on January 11, 2009

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also called as Musk Mallow, Ambrette Plant, Latakasturi, Gandapura, Kasturilatika, Kasturidana, Muskadana.
The seeds r useful in perfumary and medicine .
The seeds r used as a tonic,stimulant,carminative,.
The crushed seeds on stem distilation yeild a volatile oil known as musk oil or Amberette oil.

Answered at 12:36 AM on January 26, 2009

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uses of Sunishannaka?

Asked by Amrita Ravi in Alternative Medicine at 8:26 PM on January 10, 2009

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Its botanical name is Blepharis edulis.
It is used in Ayurveda for the treatment of asthma, hoarseness, insanity, and epilepsy.
It is aphrodisiacs and also help to increase sperm count.
It is very nutritive, astringent, expectorant and demulcent.

Answered at 12:43 AM on January 26, 2009

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Uses of Daruharidra?

Asked by Amrita Ravi in Alternative Medicine at 8:24 PM on January 10, 2009

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Its botanical name is Berberis aristata.
It is useful both, internally as well as externall. The fruit, root bark, stem, wood and extract are used for medicinal purpose.
Milk boiled with daruharidra,cooled and mixed with a little rock salt should be used to wash the eyes.

Answered at 12:50 AM on January 26, 2009

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Biranjasipha, Biranjasipha,?

Asked by raman rama in Alternative Medicine at 7:06 AM on January 11, 2009

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also called as Achillea millefolium.Biranjasipha is helpful in treating influenza and heavy chest colds.
Corrects liver insufficiency and protects liver cell efficiency.
Protects liver against alcohol, infections, drugs and chemicals.
Improves appetite, digestion and metabolism.

Answered at 11:51 PM on January 25, 2009

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What are the uses of Khadira?

Asked by raman rama in Alternative Medicine at 7:00 AM on January 11, 2009

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Its botanical name is Acacia catechu.
It is used to treat cough, sore throat etc.
The wood extracts contain elements that have antibacterial, anti-fungal .
'Khadira' is best as oral medicine.

Answered at 12:08 AM on January 26, 2009

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What are the uses of Babbula?

Asked by raman rama in Alternative Medicine at 6:57 AM on January 11, 2009

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also called as Acacia nilotica.
Part which r used r its Flower,Pod,Leaf.
Gum is useful for sore throat.
The combination with calotropis cures asthma.
It also prevents spermatorrhoea, nocturnal emissions and leucorrhoea.

Answered at 12:30 AM on January 26, 2009

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what are the uses of Saptala?

Asked by raman rama in Alternative Medicine at 7:02 AM on January 11, 2009

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Also called as Euphorbia dracunculoides .
Useful in skin diseases, ulcers, anti-dandruff.
It is used for a host of diseases, particularly those connected with the digestive system .
also called as Kochi, Ritha

Answered at 11:53 PM on January 25, 2009

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