Herbal Wisdom: Exploring the Benefits of Kalmegh

Kalmegh is a small plant full of medicinal properties. It is mainly used to treat diabetes and dengue fever. This herb is very famous in Tamil Nadu, which is called Neelavembu Kashayam there. It is used to treat dengue and chikungunya fever.

Kalmegh is very beneficial in the treatment of chronic fever. The liver is affected in viral fever, in such a situation Kalmegh protects the liver and helps the patient to recover faster. For the treatment of chronic fever or normal fever, take the Kalmegh plant. Clean it and dry it in the shade. Make a decoction by mixing 3-4 grams of Kalmegh powder in a glass of water. Boil it till one-fourth of the water remains. Drink this decoction twice a day. It tastes bitter, so sugar candy can be added to it.

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Consumption of Kalmegh is useful in getting rid of liver problems. Kalmegh is beneficial in the treatment of liver and kidney. In traditional medicine, Kalmegh leaves are used to cure jaundice. To cure liver problems, mix 1 gram of Kalmegh, 1-2 grams of roasted Amla powder, 2 grams of liquorice in one ml of water. Boil it till it remains a quarter cup. Then filter this decoction and consume it.

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Kalmegh is an infallible medicine for constipation. For centuries, Kalmegh powder has been used to get relief from it. It can be used in the following way-

Ingredients -

• 2 grams - Amla powder
• 2 grams - Kalmegh powder
• 2 grams - Licorice
• 400 ml water

How to use Kalmegh to relieve constipation -

• Add Kalmegh, Amla and Mulethi powder in water.
• Now boil this water till the water reduces to about 100 ml.
• After this, filter this decoction and consume it.

How often to do this remedy -
Consume this decoction twice a day.

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Kalmegh leaves are very useful for diarrhea, gas and liver problems. Its tablet is very beneficial to get relief from the problem of diarrhea. It can be made in the following way -

Ingredients -

• Kalmegh leaves
• Jaggery
• Water

Method of making its tablet -

• Wash the leaves of Kalmegh thoroughly and cook them in water.
• Let it cook till it becomes thick and then add jaggery to it.
• When it cools down, make small tablets of this mixture. 

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Kalmegh has antibacterial and antiviral properties. It is a popular home remedy for many types of skin diseases. Grind the Kalmegh plant finely. Use this paste on the rashes that appear on the skin. Apart from this, the decoction of this plant can also be used to wash wounds, which helps in healing wounds quickly.Kalmegh has blood purifying properties. It helps in removing toxins from the blood. Therefore, it is used to get rid of skin diseases in the following way -

Ingredients -

• 3 grams - Kalmegh powder
• 2 grams - Amla
• Water

How To Use Kalmegh To Get Rid Of Skin Problems -

• Soak Kalmegh and Amla powder in a glass of water at night.
• Strain this water and drink it in the morning.
• Consumption of this water cures skin disorders.

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Some people claim that this herb prevented the flu epidemic in India in 1919. But it has not been proven yet. Kalmegh is a popular treatment for the common cold. According to a study, Kalmegh can prevent colds and coughs.

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Heart related diseases cause the most deaths in the world. In Indian and Chinese traditional medicine, this herb is used to make the heart healthy. Blood vessels become stiff due to fat accumulation in the arteries. According to a study, Kalmegh prevents contraction of blood vessels along with increasing the time of blood clotting. Its consumption can prevent heart attack. This plant has properties to prevent blood from clotting quickly.

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In traditional medicine, a mixture of Kalmegh and ginger has been used to eliminate old edema from the root. Edema patients have benefited from its 10 to 15 gram dose.

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Kalmegh also has properties to control diabetes. These help in reducing the level of blood sugar. It contains two elements andrographolide and 14-deoxy- 11,12-didehydroandrographolide which help in reducing the level of blood sugar.

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