Description
PUSHKARAMOOL (INULA RACEMOSA)
Pushkarmool is an ingredient in a classical Ayurvedic formulation called Punarnava Mandoor.
Inula racemosa is used in traditional medicine throughout the world especially Europe and East Asia. Rhizome is used in Tibetan medicine and possesses bitter, sweet and acrid taste having neutral potency. It is used for treating contagious fevers, pain in upper body especially between neck and shoulders. The plant extract and its isolated active constituents is effective against acute enteritis, abdominal pain, bacillary dysentery, tonic and expectorant.
Therapeutic uses
- Puskarmool is an aromatic tonic, febrifuge, and expectorant with anti-inflammatory, carminative, diuretic, and antiseptic properties.
- The plant is used in chronic bronchitis and rheumatism.
- Dried rhizomes and roots are used to cure loss of appetite and stomach troubles.
