Amman pacharisi plant commonly called asthma plant is an amazing herb with wonderful medicinal uses and health benefits that we should know about. It is a very popular home remedy for asthma and that is why it is also called Asthma plant. Amman pacharisi powder is widely used for skin care especially for treating warts, pimples and wounds. All parts of the plant is used for medicinal purposes. The white milky sap that is found in the plant also has medicinal uses.
Amman Pacharisi Plant:
Amman pacharisi plant is native plant and you will find it growing abundantly everywhere. If you can identify amman pacharisi plant, I am sure you will find it everywhere. Especially after the rains you will find it growing in abundance. It grows up to 50 cm and the leaves are situated opposite to each other and they are a bit coarse to the touch.
It is usually easy to identify plants that produce bright colored flowers, but with plants that does not produce bright colored flowers you have to be a bit careful, as many plants look alike. Apart from matching the plant with the pictures given, try to match the plant with their other unique characteristics.
For amman pacharisi, if you break any part of the plant, white milky substance will flow out. Amman pacharisi is an edible plant. It is usually cooked along with lentils and had with rice for lunch along with little bit of homemade ghee for treating ulcers in the mouth.
euphorbia hirta medicinal uses
1. Anti Bacterial Properties:
The reason Amman pacharisi is so effective for skin care is due to it’s wonderful anti bacterial properties. The ethanol extract of Amman pacharisi has been proven to be effective against some of the common bacterial strains like Escherichia Coli, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Staphylococcus Aureus, etc
2. Increases Breast Milk:
Amman pacharisi has been used for a long time for improving breast milk. The leaves and the flowers are cooked along with dal and given to breast feeding mothers. This traditional use has been backed by research. Both the powder and the fresh herb can be used for increasing breast milk production.
3. Anti Asthma Properties:
Another traditional remedy using amman pacharisi is drinking water decoction also called as Euphorbia Hirta tea for treating asthma. Now this use has been proven through research. Amman pacharisi has a relaxation effect on the bronchial tubes. Flavonoids, glycosides and saponins found in amman pacharisi are responsible for it’s anti asthmatic properties.
4. Anti Cancer Properties:
Amman pacharisi extract has been proven to be cytotoxic to many type of cancer cells. It just amazes me how common herbs that we neglect and consider as weeds can be potential life savers. Amman pacharisi is particularly effective against malignant melanomas and squamous cell carcinomas.
5. Analgesic, Anti inflammatory and Anti Pyretic Properties:
Amman pacharisi extract has been proven to reduce pain and inflammation. The tea can be taken if we suffer from any kind of inflammation and pain. Amman pacharisi also helps fights off infection and reduces fever. When applied as a poultice, it can reduce the inflammation and pain in that area instantly.
6. Anti Diarrheal Properties:
Amman pacharisi extract has been traditionally given to treat diarrhea as it has anti bacterial, anti amoebic and anti spasmodic properties. For treating diarrhea, the water extract of the whole plant is generally used, the leaf powder also can be taken. The flavonoid quercitrin found in amman pacharisi is responsible for its anti diarrheal properties.
7. Treats Warts:
Amman pacharisi is used for treating warts for a long time. We apply the milky sap on the wart for a few days and it falls off very very quickly. This due to their wonderful anti viral properties and you can read the study that proves it here. The tannins present in amman pacharisi is responsible for it’s anti viral properties.
8. Anti Diabetic Properties:
Amman pacharisi is wonderful for diabetic patients as it reduces blood sugar levels and the effect is equal to standard prescription drugs used for treating diabetes. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar levels closely while taking both amman pacharisi and diabetic medications together as it can reduce blood sugar levels drastically.
9. Protects Against Snake Venom:
Another amazing medicinal use of amman pacharisi is it’s protective properties against snake bite. In many village sides, amman pacharisi plant is given as a first aid for treating snake bite, this traditional use has been backed by rsearch. Quercetin-3-O-rhamnoside found in amman pachrisi is responsible for it’s anti venom properties.
10. Wound Healing Activity:
Amman pacharisi heals wound very fast. It also helps reduce the pain and inflammation very very quickly, traditionally the leaf paste poultice is applied over the wounds. Amman pacharisi not only heals regular wounds, it also heals burn wounds very very quickly .
Amman Pacharisi Side Effects:
Amman pacharisi has anti fertility properties so if you are trying for pregnancy, it is best to avoid amman pacharisi. A compound present in amman pacharisi has been shown to lower blood pressure so we should practice caution while using it for long duration’s of time. Amman pacharisi will interact with both blood pressure and diabetic medications and if you are on any of these medications, I would highly suggest consuming it only after consulting with your physician.
3 Top Ways To Use Amman Pacharisi:
1. Amman Pacharisi For Warts:
amman pacharisi for warts
Break amman pacharisi plant, you will find milky substance flowing. After breaking the branch, you will find the milk coming out like a small droplet. Take the milky substance and apply over the wart. Try to apply 2 to 3 times in a day directly over the wart. Please apply it patiently daily till the warts fall off, it might take anywhere from 1 week to two weeks. We do need the fresh plant to get the milk each time but since the plant grows in abundance, we can easily get it.
2. Amman Pacharisi Tea For Diarrhea:
amman pacharisi powder uses
For treating diarrhea, collect a small handful of fresh amman pacharisi plant and wash well. Now boil a cup of water along with the collected and cleaned amman pacharisi leaves and boil till the color of the water changes. Switch off, strain and drink to stop diarrhea fast. Amman pacharisi powder also can be used for treating diarrhea.
3. Amman Pacharisi For Pimples:
amman pacharisi for skin care
For treating pimples, mix a tbsp of amman pacharisi powder with a teaspoon of tumeric powder. Now add in enough rice water to form a paste and apply over the pimples. Both turmeric and amman pacharisi will help prevent and treat pimples and rice water is very soothing to be used on inflamed skin.
