SCIENTIFIC NAME: Urtica dioica 

 

HINDI NAME: Bichhu phala, Kandadli, Bichhu buti

 

ENGLISH NAME: Nettle leaf plant

 

FAMILY: Urticaceae

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Bichhu phal is a plant's dried fruit. It has a long history of usage as a power source in soups and curries, as well as fibre and medicinal plants. Nettles have long been utilised as a nourishing diet, especially in the spring. The root and above-ground components are employed in traditional medicine.

USES & HEALTH BENEFITS

  • Helps to treat asthma, tuberculosis and skin infections.
  • Amazing action for BPH
  • Aids relief from sore throat, itching, burns 
  • Anti-diabetic herb
  • Treats painful muscles and joints, eczema, gout and anaemia.
  • Improves depressive condition
  • Fastens wound healing
  • Improves blood pressure
  • Has cardiotonic action, benefits blood circulation
  • Natural diuretic action aids in UTI

PRECAUTIONS & SIDE EFFECTS

  • Keep blood sugar level and blood pressure in check, while taking bichhu phala as a supplement for any health condition.
  • Advised to don't drive after taking this supplement as it can cause dizziness and make you sleepy.
  • Avoid taking bichhu phala, if having any chronic kidney disorder.

HOW TO USE

  • A herbal decoction made with dried bichhu Phala helps to maintain cholesterol levels.
  • Wonderful herb for pregnant ladies as it helps in easing labour pain and acts as a galactagogue for breastfeeding mothers. 
  • Helpful in easing the bleeding in ladies going through the pre-menopausal phase.
  • Advised to take it as prescribed by Ayurveda expert for other health conditions.