INDIAN SARASAPARILLA-Herbal Remedy for Fever
Botanical Name-Hemidesmus Indicus
Family Name-Ascelepiadaceae
Other Name-Sarasaparilla, Anantamool
Uses
- Fever
- Leucorrhea
- Infections
- Thrush
- Rheumatism
- Scrofula
- Gonorrheal
- Neuralgia
- Lack of craving
- Weakness
How to use in different diseases
- The root is useful for mucous membranes and skin disorders.
- The root powder is helpful in stomach disorders. The powder is taken one to two tablespoonfuls twice a day.
- Sarsaparilla syrup is also useful in leucorrhea and other urinary disorders. The syrup is taken one to two teaspoonfuls twice a day.
- As paste form is beneficial in swellings and rheumatism.
- The whole plant is to treat to fever and weakness.
Parts used
Root
Dose
Powder-3 to 6 gm
Syrup- 10 to 15ml
Preparations
Powder,Syrup,Paste |