Different types of fruits and vegetables are available in the market in every season. According to Ayurveda, to stay healthy, seasonal fruits and vegetables must be included in the diet. Not only fruits and vegetables, flowers that bloom according to the season are also a treasure of health. One such flower is the Palash flower. This flower blooms around Holi and is visible only for about 2 months. Palash flowers are considered a mine of virtues in Ayurveda. These are useful in removing many types of infections and diseases. Know about the properties of these flowers and how to use them from an Ayurvedic doctor. This information is being given by Dr. DeekshaBhavsar. Dr. Deeksha is the Founder of the Ayurvedic products brand The Kadamba Tree and BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine).

Benefits of Palash flowers according to Ayurveda

  • Palash flowers bloom around Holi and are considered beneficial in Ayurveda.
  • They are cold and work to remove disorders related to phlegm, bile and blood.
  • They also help in eliminating urine infection.
  • These are beneficial in curing any kind of skin disease.
  • Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties are found in it, which are beneficial for the liver.
  • An astringent property is found in the Palash flower. This relieves stomach problems.

How to use Palasha flowers

  • Boil Palash flowers for 5 minutes, now filter it.
  • Drink this water to remove acidity, bitterness in the mouth and headache.
  • You can also make Palash sherbet.
  • Boiling Palash flowers and taking a bath with this water cures skin infections.
  • One should take a bath with this water to get rid of eczema, fungal infection and skin rashes.
  • Applying its paste on the skin removes skin pigmentation.
  • By applying fomentation with Palash flower, the pain while passing urine can be reduced.

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