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Benefits of the plant

Heart and Circulation

Heart and Circulation:

Blood is being pumped through the heart easily and efficiently because of its potent vasodilation improving cardiac health.
Respiratory Aid

Respiratory Aid:

It works as an expectorant and bronchodilator for the treatment of cough and asthma.
The Anti-inflammatory Property is the Analgesic

The Anti-inflammatory Property is the Analgesic:

Works against inflammatory conditions and alleviates chest pain.
Immune Stimulant

Immune Stimulant:

A scourge from infections by providing an antimicrobial ingredient.
Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Regulation

Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Regulation:

Blood glucose and lipid-moderating agent.

About

About

Very important herb of heart, lungs, and health.
Sanskrit Name: Pushkarmula, Paushkar
Botanical Name: Inula racemosa
Family: Asteraceae

Traditional Uses: Pushkarmula is a well-known vasodilator, expectorant and cardioprotective herb in Ayurveda, with many uses in diseases of respiratory and cardiac health.
🌿 Type of Plant: Perennial Herb

🍃Leaves: They are large, rough, and woolly.
🌼Flowers: Yellow, with a similarity to daisies.


🌱Roots: Thick and aromatic, used for Ayurvedic preparations.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste
Katu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)

Hot (Ushna)

Pungent (Katu)

Actions are Katu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter)

Uses in Tradition

 Heart & Circulation:
A cardioprotective by nature, to help in blood flow and prevent damages in the heart. 

Respiratory Relief:
Pushkarmula is stated as an expectorant and bronchodilator for cough, asthma, and bronchitis in the Ayurvedic texts. 

Inflammation & Pain Management:
Used traditionally by topical application to relieve chest pain and inflammation. 

Digestive Aid:
Aids in digestion and increases appetite. 

Medicinal Properties

Anti-inflammatory Act

Cardiovascular Enhancement:

Protection to Heart with an improved circulation
Respiratory Disorders

Respiratory Disorders:

Acts as a bronchodilator in cases of asthma and bronchitis.
Anti-microbial property

Anti-microbial property:

Fighting different infections and boosting immunity.

Anti-inflammatory Act:

Protect it and improve circulation to the heart.

Scientific Investigations

Scientific Investigations


✔️ VSI: Conclusion has been made that an effective coronary vasodilator is in favor of cardiac health.
 

✔️ Worked up on anti-inflammatory activities, anti-anginal, and ischemic. 

✔️ Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activities were found beneficial in the management of diabetes and cholesterol in several studies. 

✔️ Potential natural antimicrobial agent acting against infections. 

Home Remedies

For Chest Pain

For Chest Pain-

Coat the chest with a paste made from Pushkarmoola for relief.
For Cough & Breathlessness

For Cough & Breathlessness-

Mix 1 gm of root powder with honey; it is effective in dyspnoea.
For Skin Problems

For Skin Problems-

Used externally for wounds and other skin problems.