Superb health benefits of mudakathan leaves
Posted on: 15/Dec/2018 9:41:23 AM
Since the time immemorial mudakathan leaves were being used by us. Botanically it is called as cardiospermum halicacabum. Balloon vine is one name by which these mudakathan leaves are also called and there are also other names such as heart seed, love in a puff, heart seed vine etc. They belong to the family ‘Sapindaceae’ and these mudakathan leaves are found in American, Indian as well in the African tropics. The amazing piece of information is the plant has got balloon like fruits. The anti-inflammatory properties of the mudakathan leaves are superb and it helps in treating many health issues. Mudakathan leaves have got alkaloids, glycosides and tannins etc in them.
The mudakathan leaves provides superb health benefits for us by these ways.
For treating cough:
Cough is one common issue many of us would have had in our lives. It is said that mudakathan intake could provide relief from this cough. In the first step the leaves of balloon vine or mudakathan are soaked in water in a mud pot. Then it is consumed and by drinking it often we would be free from cough.
For treating piles:
Also called as hemorrhoids, piles are vascular structures present in the anal canal. When they become swollen or inflamed they become disease and cause great difficulties for the person. Piles could be treated effectively by using mudakathan leaves. In the first step water is taken and mudakathan leaves are soaked in it. It is consumed frequently.
Treating menstrual issues:
During menstruation or periods women face lots of problems. Mudakathan leaves could provide huge relief for them. In the first step mudakathan leaves are fried in coconut oil and then it is tied on the abdomen during their periods for few hours. By repeating this process two times in a day pain would be reduced or eliminated.
Cures hydrocele:
Many men have the issue of hydrocele and find it tough. It is said that mudakathan leaves when grinded and applied on the scrotal area could provide superb solution for these men. Hydrocele surgery could be avoided by this.
Relief from dandruff and itchy scalp:
Dandruff has become so common these days and people try various ways to get rid of dandruff. Mudakathan leaves could provide a superb solution for this issue. In the first step mudakathan leaves are soaked in water. It is then mixed with gingelli oil and rinsed on the hairs. By this both dandruff as well as itchy scalp would be treated effectively.
Effective for constipation:
Many face huge difficulties in passing stools due to stools becoming hard and dry. This is called as constipation. The laxative and gastric property of mudakathan leaves plays an important role in treating constipation. In the first step leaves of mudakathan are taken in water and boiled. Then the decoction is made and this decoction is consumed. Great relief from constipation is got.
Good for treating rheumatoid arthritis:
It is an autoimmune disorder that affects the joints and it causes the joints to become swollen. People with this rheumatoid arthritis issueue would have severe pain in their joints. The anti-inflammatory property of mudakathan leaves does tremendously in providing relief to those with this issue. In the first step leaves are taken and fried in gingelly oil. It is allowed to cool for some time and later applied on the affected portion.
