Pushkarmool is an important herb in Ayurveda. The botanical name of pushkarmool is Inula recemosa and it belongs to the family Asteraceae. This herb in known by various names in Sanskrit such as Padma patra, Kushthabheda and Kashmira. Pushkarmool herb is used for treatment of various health disorders in Ayurveda.
The roots of Pushkarmool herb are used for medicinal purposes. It is rich in chemicals such as inulin and alantolactone. The herb is used to treat various health conditions. It is effective for cure of anemia and its complications, respiratory diseases and cough. It can also cure nervous disorders and facial paralysis. Various Ayurvedic properties and its health benefits are described in this article.
Ayurvedic Properties of Pushkarmool
This herb has the following Ayurvedic properties:
- Characteristics (Guna ) – Light (Laghu)
- Taste (Rasa) – Bitter (Tikta), Pungent (Katu)
- Potency (Veerya) — Warm (Ushna)
- Post digestion effect (Vipaka) -Pungent (Katu)
Health Benefits of Pushkarmool
Pushkarmool herb pacifies kapha and vata doshas (body humors). Recent studies reveal that this herb is an effective coronary vasodilator agent, antianginal, anti-inflammatory and also has anti-ischaemic properties. The health benefits of pushkarmool herb are as follows:
- Heart Diseases — The powder of the roots of pushkarmool herb are given to patients with ischaemic heart disease.
- The herb also possess anti-allergic properties.
- hyperglycemia — Pushkarmool herb help lowers the level of cortisol, a hormone, which in turn lowers the level of sugar in the blood.
This herb is used to treat other disorders like –
- Mental disorders
- Skin disorders
- Respiratory problems
- Menstrual disorders
The above are some of the health benefits of pushkarmool herb. The herb is also used to treat hicough, pain and cough in chest. To cure cough and respiratory discomfort, the herb’s powder should be taken with honey.
