The winter season brings with it many health-related problems. Especially respiratory problems trouble people a lot in this season. Therefore, this season becomes quite challenging for people who have problems like asthma, sinus and chronic bronchitis. This is because the falling temperature in this season increases these problems. If we look at it, excessive use of allopathic medicines for these problems is harmful, in such a situation Ayurveda is the only option left to get rid of it.
Ayurvedic treatment is not only considered safe but many of the herbs present in it work like lifesavers in respiratory problems. Here we are telling you about one such herb which is considered a panacea for respiratory problems.
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Kakra Singhi is full of medicinal properties
We are talking about Karka Shringi, which is known as 'Kakdasringi' in the common colloquial language of Hindi, whereas in English it is called Gall plant. Let us tell you that the medicinal properties of Kakra Singhi are described in ancient Ayurvedic texts like Charak and Sushruta, where it is said that it proves to be very effective in getting relief from common cold and respiratory problems. It helps reduce the imbalance of Vata and Kapha in the body, which provides relief from respiratory problems as well as blood disorders and diarrhoea.
It is very beneficial for winter
Now, if we understand the benefits of Kakra Singhi in a simple language apart from Ayurveda, then due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it proves to be effective in preventing cold, respiratory problems as well as stomach-related diseases. Compounds like carotene, glutamine, ascorbic acid and nicotine acid are present in KakadSingi. Due to this, its use during winter increases the body's immunity.
How to use this medicine
If we talk about the use or application of this medicine, its bark, leaves and roots are all used. Its wood bark powder is available in the market in powder form, which you can easily buy online. It is used in different ways for different problems. So let us know in what types of problems KakraSinghi can be used.
Relief from respiratory problems
By consuming the powder of bark and roots of Kakra Singhi, the mucus present in the respiratory tract gets diluted and removed. This reduces the difficulty in breathing in the trunk to a great extent.
Relief from skin infection
Kakra Singhi leaves are very beneficial for the skin grinding its leaves and applying them provides relief from skin infection.
Helpful in increasing fertility
Consumption of Kakra Singhi bark increases the testosterone hormone in men, which increases fertility.
Relief from cough with mucus
Small children face the problem of vomiting along with cough with mucus during cold. In such a situation, consuming honey with KakraSinghi provides relief to a great extent.
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