The main use of this herb is as powder obtained by crushing
of the fruits or capsules. The powder is used in eye-diseases.
It is also a folk remedy for tape-worm. Taken internally,
Kamala reportedly removes leprous eruptions.
The powder from the plant is used to produce orange-brown
die for coloring silk.
Description
This small evergreen shrub of the Spurge family is found
all over India, Australia, and many other parts of the world.
The medicinal properties of this plant was mentioned in Kurmapurana,
an ancient Indian text.
Dosage
Ripe fruits are placed in a cloth and beaten until the glandular
pubescence is removed; or fruits are rubbed between one's
palms or feet.
Safety
This herb may cause nausea or gripping before purging.
No other information about the safety of this herb is available.
Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination
with others to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing
effect of other. Do not take except under the supervision
of a qualified professional.
