Indications:
Skin: Clear heat and inflammation
from the skin- used in eczema, erisepylis,
psoriasis, urticaria from heat and aggravated
pitta. It ‘cleans’ the blood,
stops itching and reduces supperation. The
root powder is used to treat STDs that are
damp and hot.
Urinary: Urinary infections
with dark red, cloudy, painful urination;
cystitis, urethritis, kidney infections,
prostatitis.
Nerves: Its alterative
and purificatory nature extends to the mind,
hence its use in disturbed, angry or irritated
emotions from high pitta aggravating the
equilibrium of the mind. It reduces vata
indirectly by calming the flames of pitta..
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