DRONAPUSHPI-Dronapushpi – Leucas cephalotes is a famous Ayurvedic herb, It is widely used in treating liver disorders, jaundice, asthma, cough cold etc. Dronapushpi plays a key role in treating various skin infections.The abundance of antioxidants in the potent herb is very effective in removing harmful free radicals from the body and its antipruritic nature alleviates itching sensation caused due to allergic conditions like psoriasis ,scabies,patchy skin ,eczema ,acne,sunburn etc. The bioactive compounds present in this traditional herb not only prevent worm infestation but also treats wounds and improves healing. Applying a paste of the leaves over insect bite or skin infection to get relief from pain and inflammation
Remedies Skin Infections
Dronapushpi plays a key role in treating various skin infections. The abundance of antioxidants in the potent herb is very effective in removing harmful free radicals from the body and its antipruritic nature alleviates itching sensation caused due to allergic conditions like psoriasis, scabies, patchy skin, eczema, acne, sunburn etc. The bioactive compounds present in this traditional herb not only prevent worm infestation but also treats wounds and improves healing.
Apply a paste of the leaves over insect bite or any skin infection to get relief from pain and inflammation.
Prevents Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which an individual suffers from self-starvation. It is also attached to mental health as the individual suffers from low weight issues, fear of gaining weight, lower self-esteem and an intense desire to reduce weight. Additionally, the person also has a loss of hunger or desire to eat any food. Dronapushpi is a natural appetizer and aids in the digestion of food, improves appetite and helps the person to eat.
Improves Respiratory Health
Famed as a traditional remedy for all sorts of respiratory troubles, Dronapushpi is truly effective as an alternative treatment for asthmatic conditions. Having powerful anti-inflammatory, expectorant, and anti-spasmodic properties, the entire plant hold high significance in treating all sorts of respiratory troubles including the common cold, flu, asthma, bronchitis, etc. Being a natural expectorant, it also helps in getting rid of the phlegm deposits within the chest and nasal cavities and thus helps in breathing.
Treats Fever
Imbued with potent anti-parasitic and temperature reducing effects, the leaves of Dronapushpi is used effectively in treating different types of fever. Traditionally, been used against several infectious conditions, the leaf oil and paste reduce the body temperature and inhibits the growth of microbes and hence prevent aggravation of the infection within the body. The analgesic and anti-microbial effects are found to be extremely effective against filariasis.
Relieves Digestive Anomalies
Dronapushpi is a traditional remedy for treating a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders as well, like indigestion, heartburn, flatulence, peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, constipation, flatulence and stomach pain. Thanks to the potent carminative nature of the herb, Dronapushpi formulations extensively helps in breaking down the food particles in the stomach and intestine, enhances the secretion of the digestive juices and thereby increases the absorption of essential nutrients through the intestines. It helps to eliminate abdominal gas and in turn reduces abdominal distension, bloating and gaseous cramps. Juice of this incredible plant has anti-bilious property and is beneficial in the treatment of jaundice.
Effect On Doshas:
This incredible ayurvedic herb is hallowed with three distinct tastes namely Katu Rasa (i.e. pungent taste). It shows Guru (i.e. heavy) and Rukhsha Guna (i.e. dry quality). It inherently portrays Ushna Virya (i.e. hot potency) and Madhura (sweet) and Katu Vipaka (i.e. pungent metabolic taste). Being heavy and light, the herb detoxifies the Pitta (fire and air) doshas.
