SCIENTIFIC NAME: Urtica dioica
HINDI NAME: Bichhu phala, Kandadli, Bichhu buti
ENGLISH NAME: Nettle leaf plant
FAMILY: Urticaceae
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Bichhu phal is a plant's dried fruit. It has a long history of usage as a power source in soups and curries, as well as fibre and medicinal plants. Nettles have long been utilised as a nourishing diet, especially in the spring. The root and above-ground components are employed in traditional medicine.
USES & HEALTH BENEFITS
- Helps to treat asthma, tuberculosis and skin infections.
- Amazing action for BPH
- Aids relief from sore throat, itching, burns
- Anti-diabetic herb
- Treats painful muscles and joints, eczema, gout and anaemia.
- Improves depressive condition
- Fastens wound healing
- Improves blood pressure
- Has cardiotonic action, benefits blood circulation
- Natural diuretic action aids in UTI
PRECAUTIONS & SIDE EFFECTS
- Keep blood sugar level and blood pressure in check, while taking bichhu phala as a supplement for any health condition.
- Advised to don't drive after taking this supplement as it can cause dizziness and make you sleepy.
- Avoid taking bichhu phala, if having any chronic kidney disorder.
HOW TO USE
- A herbal decoction made with dried bichhu Phala helps to maintain cholesterol levels.
- Wonderful herb for pregnant ladies as it helps in easing labour pain and acts as a galactagogue for breastfeeding mothers.
- Helpful in easing the bleeding in ladies going through the pre-menopausal phase.
- Advised to take it as prescribed by Ayurveda expert for other health conditions.