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Five grams powder twice daily before meals with some coriander
and honey (to taste); as an external paste.
Uses:
A Top Herb for Leprosy, Skin Conditions
This herb has been considered by Ayurveda doctors to be so
effective in the treatment of leprosy that it was given the
name of 'Kushtanashini' (leprosy destroyers).
The powder from the seed is used to treat leprosy and leucoderma
internally. It is also applied in the form of paste or ointment
externally.
The unsaponified oil has been used with success in case of
leucoderma and psoriasis.
It was shown to improve the color of skin (including removing
white spots), hair, and nails. For instance, t
An ointment made by combining one part of an alcoholic extract
of the seeds with two parts of chaulmugra oil and two parts
of lanoline has been found to be effective in treating leucoderma,
white leprosy, psoriasis, and other inflammatory skin diseases
and febrile conditions. The oil can be used both internally
or as a simple ointment externally. Gently rub the oil once
or twice daily. The proportion of the active ingredients may
be increased if needed.
The herb is also prescribed for
Seeds are also used to make a perfumed oil. They are also
used for scorpion sting, and snake-bite.
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