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Uses of jiraka - Cuminum cyminum Linn.

jiraka :

jiraka  : Cuminum cyminum Linn.


General Use:

  • It helps in enhancing appetite and helps in digestion.
  • It is very useful in vomiting and nausea.
  • It is also useful in treatment of piles, leucorrhea, and skin diseases.
  • It also acts as natural aphrodisiac that increases the libido and sperm count in males.
  • It is very good for eyes.
  • it is very useful in the treatment of fever (Jirna Jawar or Chronic Fever)
  • It gives Stamina and strength.
  • It also promotes lactation in mothers.
  • It is also good for heart and prevents heart related diseases.
  • It is very much useful in diarrhea, bloating, flatulence.
  • It is helpful in diabetes also.
  • It plays a good role in improving immunological strength.
  • It stimulates the taste buds and promotes salivary secretion.
  • It is a very good natural antioxidant.
  • It is useful in the treatment of respiratory diseases like tuberculosis.
  • It reduces the cholesterol level and helps in weight loss.


Therapeutic Uses:

ruchya, kturasyukt, agnideepak, deepan, javarnashak, pachak, vrushya, balkarak, pittkark, kaphnashak, Garbhashaya Vishuddhikrut, Chakshushya, Grahi, Sangrahi. Jeerak is pungent in taste and hot in nature. It is Kaphavatahara in nature that helps to balance the kapha and vata doshas.

Systemic Use:

Amla pitta  – Ghee prepared with jiraka & dhanyaka is useful.(Chakradatta)

Chardi    – Souvarchala lavana, jiraka ,sharkara & maricha are mixed with honey & given as anti – emetic.(vranda madhava)

Vishama jvara – jiraka powder should be given with jaggery. ( A.S.Chi 2/93)


Administration:

seeds, powder

Pharmacological:

Agnimandhya
Atisara
Krimiroga
The volatile oil has immune – stimulatory effect on infections.

The seeds have aphrodisiac properties.

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