Blepharis sindica

Plant Profile
Herb descriptions
Botany
Binomial nomenclature
Blepharis sindica
Scientific Name and Description
Blepharis sindica T. Anders.
Herb Family
Plant type
Herb

Plant Synonyms

Plant Synonyms
Blepharis linariaefolia PERS.

Plant Names - Common - Regional - Vernacular

Sanskrit Shikhi
Hindi Uttangan
Rajathan Region Untkantalo, Bhangan, Vernacular Names- Bhangari; Bhongir, Bhangri (Jaisalmer), Asad, Jasad (Lasbela), Unṭa kantalo, Oontha-Kantela, Minni panjiya (Bikaner).
Gujarat Region Billikhoja, Sindhi uttingaṇa
Plants Medicinal Value
Medicinal Systems
Ayurved
Herb usable parts
Leaves
Seeds
Ethnopharmacology use

  • Seeds are diuretic, expectorant and aphrodisiac.
  • Seeds boiled in milk and taken as tonic.
  • Seeds are also given to cattle to increase milk production. 
  • The seeds are useful in liver, lungs and blood diseases.
  • Leaf paste applied over wounds for early healing.
  • The extract of seeds is used for earache.

Source: Medicinal Plants in the Indian Arid Zone, March 2005, Director Central Arid Zone Research Institute Jodhpur 342 003


 

  • The seeds are boiled in milk and taken as tonic. 
  • It is also given to cattle to increase milk production.
  • Compressed seeds with densely clothed hygroscopic hairs are used in the preparation of herbal medicines and it is used as aphrodisiac. 
  • A decoction is used as a wash the wound and powder of dried plant material is applied locally on infections.
  •  The seeds are also used in the treatment of earache. 
  • Its roots are used for urinary discharge and dysmenorrhoea. 
  • Powdered plant is applied locally on the infections of genitals and on the burns. 
  • The seeds are also used for the purpose of Puṃsavana Karma by Vaidya of Rajasthan.

Source: Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2015; 4(4): 28-31


 

Herbs Medicinal Activity

Herbs Medicinal Activity (औषधीय गुण)

Herbs Medical Indications

Herbs Medical Indications (चिकित्सीय संकेत)
References

Literature

Literature
Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2015; 4(4): 28-31
NIGHANTU ADARSA VOL. I & II Author - BAPALAL G. VAIDYA
Flora of Rajasthan Vol.2 Author - B.V.Shetty & V. Singh
Flora of Gujarat State Vol 1 Author - G.L.Shah
Foundation for Revitalisation of Local Health Traditions (FRLHT)
The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Department of AYUSH