It has been used from ancient times medicinally, being mentioned by Dioscorides. It is antihyperglycemic, antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antitussive, expectorant, galactagogue, antiviral, astringent, demulcent, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, emollient, refrigerant, resolvent, stimulant, sudorific, tonic and vermifuge.

Useful in chronic cough, asthma, bronchitis, pleurisy, cold, catarrh, sore throat, nasal catarrh and shortness of breath as well as in all kinds of fevers. It is also effective against jaundice, diarrhoea and spitting of blood. It also provokes urination and menstruation and breaks up stone in the bladder, spleen and kidneys. It is also used as a detoxicant in alcoholism and to expel worms from the body. Also used throughout the world for dandruff and alopecia (hair loss).

The plant also has a long standing reputation as an external remedy for giving body and sheen to hair. It checks falling of hair and removes dandruff. It also promotes dark hair colour.

Recommended Dosage : 5 to 7 g powder.

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