Description
Utangan Seeds is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is found in India, Pakistan and Iran as well as Egypt (including the Sinai Peninsula). It is a small plant, covered in soft, grey hairs. It has many serrated leaves, that have prickles attached to them. The Utangan Seeds, leaves, and roots of this plant are used for various medicinal purposes in India. The leaves are used for treating tridosha fevers, urinary discharges, leucoderma, nasal hemorrhage, asthma, cough and inflammation of throat, and mental derangements.
They can also be used for treating ascites, liver, and spleen disorders. The leaves usually have beneficial effects on wounds and ulcers. The Utangan Seeds can cure strangury, and are also beneficial in diseases of the blood, chest, lungs and liver. The roots regulate the menstruation in women.
Benefits:
Helps us in preventing and curing the following:
- It is used in folk medicine to treat asthma, cough, fever, inflammation of throat.
- It is applied locally to heal festering wounds and ulcers.
- It is appetizer, astringent to bowels.
- It has been identified as Uchchata – aphrodisiac drug in Ayurvedic.
- The leaves commonly sold in Indian market, are reported to be useful in wounds, ulcers, nasal hemorrhages, asthma, throat inflammation, purgative, disorders of liver and spleen.
- The root is considered diuretic and beneficial in urinary discharges and dysmenorrheal.
Other Names:
Utangan Beej, Utangan Seeds, Bazrul Qareez, Sushni, Uteengan, Utingan, Utangan, Utarjan, Chaupatia, Uttanjan, Blepharis edulis Pers, Utangan, Tukhme Anjara, Utangan, Sunishannaka, Tukhme Utangan.
Safety Information:
- For Natural Taste & Freshness, Keep it in cool and dry place.
- Avoid direct Sunlight & Do not Refrigerate.
- Store the contents in an Airtight Container after opening the package.
- All herbal medicine should be used under Medical Supervision only.