Siddha Medicinal Uses :

The decoction prepared from the samoolam of this plant is given for inflammatory condition of the body. It is also a potent diuretic.

The decoction of the roots is helpful to cure abdominal disorders.

The dried powder of the leaves in the dose of 2 to 5 grams is given with honey for diarrhoea.

The dried powder of the roots along with equal amount of Trikadugu choornam is given for cough.

Leaf juice is a helpful remedy given for skin diseases like Prutitis, Scabies etc.

The paste of leaves is applied externally for toxic bites.

Nayuruvi chambal or ash is a good remedy for bleeding piles and abdominal problems.


About Nayuruvi(Chaff Flower):-


Nayuruvi known as Indian nettle or prickly chaff flower. Achyranthes aspera is the scientific name of the India prickly chaff flower, It is available throughout the tropical and subtropical regions, under altitude of 4100 meters. This plant grows throughout the tropical and warmer regions of the world. It is also found in many other countries of Asia as well as Africa, America, Europe and Australia. It was found to be the most prevalent herb in Shivbari sacred grove of Himachal Pradesh and an exotic medicinal plant of district Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh. Cylindrical tap root, slightly ribbed, 0.1-1.0 cm in thickness.Its root, leaves, seeds, and root flower (whole plant) all have different benefits and are used for treating many diseases.




Internal Benefits of Nayuruvi(Chaff Flower):-



Treats various diseases such as leprosy, asthma, fistula, piles, arthritis, renal and cardiac dropsy, kidney stone, diabetes, skin disorders, gynecological disorders, gonorrhea, malaria, pneumonia, fever, cough, pyorrhea, dysentery, rabies, hysteria, toothache.




External Benefits of Nayuruvi(Chaff Flower):-


Is used to treat for wounds, Ear pain ,redness in eye,Migraine (Headache),Back ache,Boils, eczema.