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What do you know about Dhaura?

Asked by raman rama in Alternative Medicine at 5:11 PM on January 26, 2009

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Commonly called as Dhaulu, Davi, Dawi, Dha, Dhai, Dhau, Dhaula, Dhaura, Dhauta, Dhawai, Dhawi, Dhawla.
Helpful in Gastric problems,joint pains.
Fruits are used in the Ayurvedic medicine ‘triphala’ as one of the ingredients.
Its botanical name is AnogessuB latizolia .

Answered at 10:43 PM on January 26, 2009

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What do you know about Sambhalu ?

Asked by raman rama in Alternative Medicine at 5:14 PM on January 26, 2009

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Its botanical name is Vitex negundo, n other common names r Five Leafed Chaste Tree, Chasteberry, Nirgundi, Sambhalu, vitex, Agnus-castus, chaste tree, monk’s pepper, cloister pepper.
Parts which r used r its Roots, root, flowers, leaves, bark.
Chasteberry also contains the flavonoids casticin, chryso-splenol and vitexin.

Answered at 10:40 PM on January 26, 2009

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What do you know about Godhuma?

Asked by raman rama in Alternative Medicine at 5:29 PM on January 26, 2009

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Godhuma is a special dish which is prepared in south during pongal.

Answered at 9:18 PM on January 26, 2009

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What is Reshira, ?

Asked by raman rama in Alternative Medicine at 5:20 PM on January 26, 2009

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Its botanical name is Vetiveria zizanioides n common name rUshira,Sugandhimula,Vetiver, Khas-Khas,
Khus-Khus.
The main constituents are a- and b- Vetivone. Zizanal and Epizizizanal were isolated from the oil.

It is widely used in perfumes and cosmetics, and for scenting soaps.

Answered at 9:24 PM on January 26, 2009

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What is Banafshah ?

Asked by raman rama in Alternative Medicine at 5:17 PM on January 26, 2009

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Also called as gu-i-banafshah ,Wild violet ; violets,n its botanical name is Viola odorata.
This is used both internally and externally to cure the piles.
Used the seeds for the treatment of bleeding piles.
its mixture with ghee is applied externally on piles in order to get quick relief from pain.

Answered at 10:38 PM on January 26, 2009

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What is Persara ?

Asked by raman rama in Alternative Medicine at 5:24 PM on January 26, 2009

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Its botanical name is Vanda roxburghii n also called as banda.
It show anti-inflammatory activity.
No adverse effect was reported on usage of this plant as drug.
The roots are used in bronchitis and rheumatism.

Answered at 9:21 PM on January 26, 2009

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Medicinal properties and uses of Soapwort ?

Asked by Abhijit Naya in Alternative Medicine at 11:27 AM on January 26, 2009

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Its botanical name is Saponaria officinalis.
The edible flower can be used to garnish fruit salads or sweet dishes.
The herb has rich content of saponins that are nature’s cleansing agents and hence it is widely used to get the body rid of toxins.
Externally it is used to cure skin problems like psoriasis, eczema, acne and even boils.
It is used to cure bronchitis, coughs and even some conditions of asthma (a respiratory disease caused by allergies).

Answered at 4:39 PM on January 26, 2009

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what is Medhika?

Asked by raman rama in Alternative Medicine at 5:33 PM on January 26, 2009

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also called as Chandrika,'Henna woods' ,methi n its botanical name is Trigonella foenum-graecum.
The germinating seeds contain pyridoxine, cyanocobalamine,calcium pantothenate, biotin and vitamin C.
The seeds are aromatic, carminative, tonic, and galactagogue.
It is a mild diuretic and is effective in reducing weight.

Answered at 9:16 PM on January 26, 2009

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What do you know about Sarapunkha?

Asked by raman rama in Alternative Medicine at 5:39 PM on January 26, 2009

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It is also called as pliha satru.
In Haemorrhoids - Sarapunkha root is usedwith watermilk (Takra). ... In Cough - Inhalation of the smoke of Sarapunkha root is an excellent remedy for cough.
It is a polymorphic, perennial herb with glabrous imparipinnate leaves and re-curved pods.
It contains rotenone, which possesses insecticidal properties.

Answered at 9:06 PM on January 26, 2009

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What is Giloy?

Asked by raman rama in Alternative Medicine at 5:36 PM on January 26, 2009

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This herb is used in stomach ulcer and urinary affections.
It is also helpful in the treatment of problems that are chronic and cause fatigue, and difficulties with digestion (resulting in poor nutritional status).
It is used as Immunomodulator in Immunosuppression.
It is useful in eye conditions, as a tissue builder, helps development of intelligence, and retains youth by helping to prevent premature aging.

Answered at 9:11 PM on January 26, 2009

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