latakaranja :

General Use:

Its seeds are ground in water and the liquid drunk for colic. The leaves are prescribed for sharp gouty pains in hands and feet. A decoction of crushed seeds is used as an emetic and credited with anti-dysenteric properties. Its fruits are externally applied in the treatment of rash. Its roots are used in the treatment of kidney stones

Therapeutic Uses:

Sula, Sotha, Arsa, Svasa, Chardi, Amavata, Gulma, Kasa, Kustha, Meha, Sandhivata, Tvakroga, Vatavikara, Visamajvara, Vrana, Sutikajvara, Udarasula, Raktatisara, Agnimandya, Pravahika, Yakrtpliharoga, Krimi.

Systemic Use:

1. Kalarchikai Powder For Pcos:

For making kalarchikai powder, break the kalarchikai seeds using a hammer and you will find a white kernel inside. Now collect the kernels and sun dry till crisp and then powder along with black pepper in 1: 3 ratio and store. To use, mix 1/4 tsp kalarchikai powder with honey and make small balls. Take one ball each per day.

2. Kalarchikai For Skin Problems:

Make the powder as said before but powder without the peppercorns and store. To use, take little bit of the powder, mix with water and apply on the affected area. The inflammation will reduce very very quickly.

3. Kalarchikai For Periods Pain & Irregular Periods:

Due it’s antiestrogenic properties and anti spasmodic properties, kalarchikai is wonderful for reducing periods pain and also in regularising irregular periods. For both these problems make the powder with pepper like said before. Mix 1/4 tsp of the powder with water and consume.

Administration:

Leaf paste

seeds paste

Leaf decoction

Pharmacological:

Antimalarial activity
Anthelmintic
Anti-spasmodic property
Anti-oxidants
Anti-diabetic
Immunostimulant
Antipyretic
Respiratory complications
Anxiolytic Activity
Memory Enhancer
Anti-inflammatory activity
Menstrual problems
skin diseases

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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