Biophytum Herb Uses, Benefits, Cures, Side Effects, Nutrients
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Biophytum
Botanical Name
Biophytum Sensitivum, Biophytum Reinwardtii
Hindi Name
Lakhshana, Zarer,
Biophytum Cures
Action of Biophytum
Nutrients in Biophytum
Parts Used
Aerial part of the plant.
Side Effects, Risk Factors of, and Cautions for Biophytum
It causes Diarrhea, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting .
Description
Biophytum is a shrub.
It is perenial.
It grows in a tropical climate.
It grows up to 20 Cm.
Best used for Diabetes.
Materia Medica for Biophytum
Biophytum General
Biophytum in hindi is Lajjalu. It is more like the Touch-me-not plant. It is an aborigine of India.
Biophytum is beneficial for combating Epilepsy.
Its leaf decoction is a good herbal remedy for Respiratory Ailments like Asthma, Cough and Congestion.
Biophytum effectively treats Stomach ache.
It is an advantageous herb for women. It counters Dysmenorrhea and Amenorrhoea. Its leaves in combination with Jaggery is given to women, after delivery, to expel the placentha.
A poultice of Biophytum leaves heals Wounds, Burns, Ulcers and Swellings.
Biophytum is an Antidote to Snake Bite.
Caution : Consult a Doctor before consuming it.
Keywords : Epilepsy, Respiratory Ailments, Stomach Ache, Diarrhoea, Menstruation Problems, Burn, Wound, Ulcer, Swelling, Snake Bite.
Single HerbGrind few leaves of Biophytum to make paste. Add half tsp in a glass of Buttermilk. Drink once a day.
Crush seeds of Biophytum with water. Apply it over ruptured or infected Skin.
Crush whole plant of Biophytum. Extract its juice. Mix 1 tsp of the juice with same quantity of Honey. Take it twice a day.
Biophytum for Post Childbirth Problems
Cook Biophytum leaves with Jaggery. Give 20 g of it to the women after delivery. It helps in expelling the Vaginal waste of the delivered women.
Apply leaf paste of Biophytum over affected areas.
OR : Warm the leaves of Biophytum. Bandage it over Bruises.