Hasraj (Adiantum capillus veneris) commonly called Samalapatti, Hansaraj, Walking fern, Seruppadai, and Maidenhair is a fern that can be found in areas near water sources and moist places. It is found in India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia. It is mostly found in the northern part of India. This Ayurvedic plant has been traditionally used in Ayurveda for its medicinal properties and the amazing health benefits of Hamsapadi have made it one of the important herbs in the Ayurvedic system.
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Hamsapadi in Ayurveda:
The whole Hamsapadi plant is beneficial for humans. According to Ayurveda, Hamsapadi reduces vitiated Kapha and Pitta dosha. It has an astringent taste and cold potency. The main chemical constituents of Hamsapadi include carotenoids, hentriacontane, adiantone, beta-sitosterols, triterpenes, fernane, adiantone, and isoadiantine. It also has stomachic, diuretic, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. Here are a few health benefits of Hamsapadi in Ayurveda.
Health Benefits of Hamsapadi:
1. Hamsapadi for Kidney Stones
One of the biggest health benefits of Hamsapadi is its ability to treat kidney stones. The cold-infusion of Hamsapadi helps in the treatment of kidney stones and difficulty in urination. It is also used in the treatment of diarrhoea.
2. Hamsapadi for Respiratory Disorders
Hamsapadi is an excellent herb for treating respiratory disorders. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of this herb reduce the swelling in airways, clears the phlegm, and helps to breathe easily.
3. Hamsapadi for Wounds and Animal Bites
Hamsapadi is a potent herb for treating wounds and burns. It can be applied externally on the affected areas to reduce the pain and swelling. It is also a potent herb for treating scorpion and spider bites.
4. Health Benefits of Hamsapadi for Hair
Due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties, Hamsapadi is very effective for treating dandruff in hair. Applying it externally on hair strengthens the hair, reduced dandruff, and promotes the growth of strong hair.
5. Health Benefits of Hamsapadi for Cough
Another important health benefit of Hamsapadi is its ability to treat cough and hoarseness of voice caused by a Vata imbalance. The root of this plant should be instilled in nostrils to get rid of hoarseness in the voice.
Hamsapadi can be used to combat a variety of conditions like kidney stones, animal bites, and respiratory problems. But not many people know about the amazing health benefits of Hamsapadi. So, it is time we appreciate this plant and use it to its full potential.
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