jiraka :

General Use:

It helps in enhancing appetite and helps in digestion.
It is very useful in vomiting and nausea.
It is also useful in treatment of piles, leucorrhea, and skin diseases.
It also acts as natural aphrodisiac that increases the libido and sperm count in males.
It is very good for eyes.
it is very useful in the treatment of fever (Jirna Jawar or Chronic Fever)
It gives Stamina and strength.
It also promotes lactation in mothers.
It is also good for heart and prevents heart related diseases.
It is very much useful in diarrhea, bloating, flatulence.
It is helpful in diabetes also.
It plays a good role in improving immunological strength.
It stimulates the taste buds and promotes salivary secretion.
It is a very good natural antioxidant.
It is useful in the treatment of respiratory diseases like tuberculosis.
It reduces the cholesterol level and helps in weight loss.

Therapeutic Uses:

ruchya, kturasyukt, agnideepak, deepan, javarnashak, pachak, vrushya, balkarak, pittkark, kaphnashak, Garbhashaya Vishuddhikrut, Chakshushya, Grahi, Sangrahi. Jeerak is pungent in taste and hot in nature. It is Kaphavatahara in nature that helps to balance the kapha and vata doshas.

Systemic Use:

Amla pitta – Ghee prepared with jiraka & dhanyaka is useful.(Chakradatta)

Chardi – Souvarchala lavana, jiraka ,sharkara & maricha are mixed with honey & given as anti – emetic.(vranda madhava)

Vishama jvara – jiraka powder should be given with jaggery. ( A.S.Chi 2/93)

Administration:

seeds, powder

Pharmacological:

Agnimandhya

Atisara

Krimiroga

The volatile oil has immune – stimulatory effect on infections.

The seeds have aphrodisiac properties.

Dr Mohamed Rifas

A dual country licensed Ayurveda Physician, currently working in Dubai as Head of Ayurveda and Yoga department. He also works as visiting doctor for Dr Hassan Ayurveda Brain and Spine Specialty Hospital. He is specialized in joint issues, brain and spine related issues and gastrointestinal issues with respect to anxiety.
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