Description
PURPLE FLEEBANE (CENTRATHERUM ANTHELMINTICUM)
Centratherum anthelminticum (L.) Kuntze (bitter cumin) is a member of Asteraceae family of the flowering plants. The seeds have a hot sharp taste; acrid, astringent to the bowls, antihelmintic; cure ulcers, used in skin diseases, leucoderma and fevers.
Kalijiri helps manage urinary tract infections due to its Mutral (diuretic) properties. It increases the urine flow and reduces the symptoms of urinary tract infection.It is popular in combination with Ajwain and Methi for reducing weight and improving digestive health. It is used for the treatment of the skin diseases in which it helps to reduce itching and skin irritation.
Seeds of Centratherum anthelminticum (Asteraceae) have been popularly used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat diabetes and skin disorders. Folk medicine from Rayalaseema (Andhra Pradesh, India) reported wide spread usage in diabetes.
Aranya jeeraka Centratherum anthelminticum is a herb mentioned in Ayurveda for the treatment of
- Intestinal worms.
- Skin diseases.
- Fever.
- Gynecological disorders.
- General debility.
