Boerhaavia Leaves

Indications:

• One of the best diuretic
• It is also a laxative
• Expectorant – It helps to eject phlegm
• Refrigerant – It is cooling
• Anthelmintic –Destroys worms
• Febrifuge – Mitigates fever
• Stomachic – Strengthens the stomach
• Diaphoretic – it promotes perspiration
• It induces vomiting in large doses
• Used in treatment of -
• Swelling
• Skin diseases
• Nervous weakness
• Habitual constipation
• Ascites
• Paralysis
• Blood pressure
• Hepatic disorders
• Bronchial problems
• Scrofula
• Dropsy
• Anemia
• Heart diseases
• Kidney problems
• Gonorrhea
• Internal colic

Preparations:

Ingredients:

• Boerhaavia – 2 bunches
• Mung dhal – 1
• Mustard – 1 tsp
• Asafoetida – 1 pinch
• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• Ghee – 2 tsp
• Rock salt – According to taste

Method:

Separate the leaves wash and chop them. Cook the mung dhal well by boiling it in water. Add the chopped leaves to the cooked mung dhal, along with a little rock salt. Cook for few minutes till the leaves become tender. Season with asafoetida, mustard and cumin seeds using ghee.