jiraka :
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, powderPharmacological:
AgnimandhyaAtisara
Krimiroga
The volatile oil has immune – stimulatory effect on infections.
The seeds have aphrodisiac properties.
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