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Acalypha indica or Indian Nettle – Natural remedy for scabies
Plant name : Kuppaimeni
“A herb which is Anti-bacterial, Anti-Vatha and Anthelmintic”
Botanical name : Acalypha indica
Family : Euphorbiaceae.
Actions : Anti-bacterial, Anti-Vatha, Anthelmintic, Expectorant, Diuretic,
Emetic, Emmenagogue.
Siddha Medicinal Uses :
- The leaf juice or decoction of leaves is prepared and given in dose of 1-2 tablespoon in case of small children and 15 -30ml in case of adults to induce emesis or purgation and hence expell the intestinal worms and mucus from intestine.
- The juice of leaves is boiled along with gingelly and this is applied externally over painful areas of body.
- The leaves are ground with salt and externaly applied over skin infections like scabies.
- The leaves are ground along with manjal and applied externally over ulcers, poisonous bites.
- The paste of leaves along with lime or chunambu is externally applied over painful arthritis.
- The leaf juice is externally applied over head ache.
- The dried leaf powder is bandaged over the bed-sore areas and hence produce an anthelmintic action.
- The decoction of roots are also used to induce purgation.
- The leaf juice along with neem oil is applied over uvula of small children.This will induce emesis and eliminate mucus from intestine.
Note: Siddha treatment is based on complete physical examination of the patient, Naadi diagnosis, and other diagnostic criteria of the disease. The content given in this article is purely meant for information and education purpose only. Kindly consult a Siddha physician before any sort of self medication.
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latha
July 14, 2010 at 11:36 am
hi,
is this used to remove unwanted hair too? how to do so? thank you.
Kayla
July 15, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Also, Ive heard that this is good for skin ailments. Can I use it on a 3 month baby who has eczema?
Dr Divyaamritjude
July 16, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Mam, you can apply paste of leaves of this herb along with coconut oil.
EMMA
August 17, 2010 at 8:38 am
CAN IT BE IMPORTED TO CANADA AND HOW LONG.. DOES IT TAKE..I am interested in doing a science project for y last year…
prasa
July 10, 2011 at 11:21 am
can this plant be used for treatment of tuberculosis? thank you
narendhran
December 14, 2011 at 7:36 pm
what will i do to cure scabies completely