5 Incredible Health Benefits of Amarbel

Amarbel (Cuscuta reflexa), commonly called Akashbail, Amar bael, Cuscuta, hell weed, kasus, Akashavalli, and Dodder plant is a parasitic twinning herb that tangles on the host plant and draws its nutrition. Once attached to the host plant it can grow for an entire lifespan of the host without any contact with the soil. The plant is green in colour and turns into golden colour as it grows. Amarbel is found all over India especially in the plains and coastal region. The incredible health benefits of Amarbel have made it one of the widely-used herbs in the Ayurvedic system.

Amarbel in Ayurveda:

The whole plant is used in Ayurveda for its medicinal properties. According to Ayurveda, Amarbel reduces vitiated Kapha and Pitta dosha. It has an astringent and bitter taste and a cold potency. The main chemical constituents of Amarbel include D-mannitol, Kaempferol. Myricetin, beta-sitosterol, amarbelin, cuscutin, cerotic, linolenic acid, amino acids, and casculatin. It also has anti-diabetic, anti-tumor, anti-oxidant, purgative, carminative, anthelmintic, anti-fertility, and anti-inflammatory properties. Here are a few incredible health benefits of Amarbel.

Health Benefits of Amarbel:

1. Amarbel for Gastrointestinal Problems

One of the biggest health benefits of Amarbel is its ability to provide relief from gastrointestinal problems. It prevents and controls any type of swelling in the entire gastrointestinal tract and provides relief from flatulence, bloating, and excessive gas.

2. Amarbel for Liver

Amarbel is an excellent liver cleanser. Consuming Amarbel juice helps detoxify the liver and reduce its toxic load. This helps in improving the liver functions and bringing them back to normal. It also enhances the spleen function.

3. Amarbel for Hair

Amarbel works wonders on damaged hair and scalp. Applying the past of Amarbel on the hair and scalp controls hair fall and provides relief from dandruff. It nourishes the scalp and heals the damaged scalp.

4. Amarbel for Wounds

Amarbel powder is very helpful in treating wounds and inflammation. It can be applied externally on the affected area to reduce swelling and inflammation. It also promotes faster healing of wounds.  

5. Amarbel for Skin Problems

Due to its purifying properties, Amarbel is an excellent Ayurvedic herb for treating skin problems such as skin allergies and rashes. Applying the freshly squeezed juice or Amarbel powder on the skin helps cure skin problems. 

From gastrointestinal problems to hair problems, Amarbel is used for numerous treatments in Ayurveda. So, it is time we appreciate the incredible health benefits of Amarbel and use it for the betterment of our lives.

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