About
Very important herb of heart, lungs, and health.
Sanskrit Name: Pushkarmula, Paushkar
Botanical Name: Inula racemosa
Family: Asteraceae English name – Inula, Indian elecampane, Sun spear Common name: Inula, Pushkarmool
Synonyms: Paushkar, Pushkar, Padmapatra, Kashmira, Kushtabheda, Shwasari, Sugandhika.
Habit: Perennial shrub
Useful Parts: Root
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
Properties
Potency
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive effect
Pungent (Katu)
Action on Doshas
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.
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Medicinal Properties
Cardiovascular Enhancement:
Respiratory Disorders:
Anti-microbial property:
Anti-inflammatory Act:
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.
Benefits of the plant
Heart and Circulation:
Blood is being pumped through the heart easily and efficiently because of its potent vasodilation improving cardiac health. Coat the chest with a paste made from Pushkarmoola for relief.
Respiratory Aid:
It works as an expectorant and bronchodilator for the treatment of cough and asthma. Mix 1 gm of root powder with honey; it is effective in dyspnoea.
The Anti-inflammatory Property is the Analgesic:
Works against inflammatory conditions and alleviates chest pain.
Immune Stimulant:
A scourge from infections by providing an antimicrobial ingredient.
Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Regulation:
Blood glucose and lipid-moderating agent.