Indications:
- One of the best diuretic
- It is also a laxative
- Expectorant – It helps to eject phlegm
- Refrigerant – It is cooling
- Anthelmintic –Destroys worms
- Febrifuge – Mitigates fever
- Stomachic – Strengthens the stomach
- Diaphoretic – it promotes perspiration
- It induces vomiting in large doses
- Used in treatment of -
- Swelling
- Skin diseases
- Nervous weakness
- Habitual constipation
- Ascites
- Paralysis
- Blood pressure
- Hepatic disorders
- Bronchial problems
- Scrofula
- Dropsy
- Anemia
- Heart diseases
- Kidney problems
- Gonorrhea
- Internal colic
Preparations:
Ingredients:
- Boerhaavia – 2 bunches
- Mung dhal – 1
- Mustard – 1 tsp
- Asafoetida – 1 pinch
- Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
- Ghee – 2 tsp
- Rock salt – According to taste
Method:
Separate the leaves wash and chop them. Cook the mung dhal well by boiling it in water. Add the chopped leaves to the cooked mung dhal, along with a little rock salt. Cook for few minutes till the leaves become tender. Season with asafoetida, mustard and cumin seeds using ghee.
