5 Amazing health benefits of Madanaphala

Madanaphala (Randia dumetorum), commonly called the Emetic nut, Manphal, Madani, Mindhal, Marukkarai, Palova, or Gelphala is an ayurvedic herb that has various health benefits. This thorny plant has wrinkled, shiny leaves, and its flowers are white, having a honey-like fragrance. It is found all over India especially in the sub-tropical Himalaya from Jammu to Sikkim. It is seen in Gujrat, Tamil Nadu, South Maharashtra, and coastal districts of South India. The amazing health benefits of Madanaphala have made it one of the important herbs in the Ayurvedic system.

Madanaphala in Ayurveda

The roots and fruits of Madanaphala are extensively used in Ayurveda for treating various diseases. According to Ayurveda, Madanaphala balances Vata and Kapha doshas. It has a bitter, sweet taste and hot potency. The main chemical constituents of Madanaphala include saponins, valeric acid resin, citric acid, tartaric acids, and a few other acids. It also has antibacterial, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and immunomodulatory properties. Here are a few amazing health benefits of Madanaphala. 

Health benefits of Madanaphala

Great for curing vomiting and diarrhoea

The hot infusion prepared from the leaves of Madanaphala seeds can be given to patients suffering from vomiting and diarrhea. It also provides relief from bulkiness, headache, nausea, lethargy, etc.

Madanaphala for skin diseases

Madanaphala is a great herb for curing skin diseases. The paste prepared from the fresh root of Madanaphala and lemon juice can be applied over the affected area to get relief from skin diseases. 

Quick fix for headache

The flowers of Madanaphala contain certain chemicals that are great for chronic headache. A fistful of flowers of emetic nut is collected and rubbed well with mustard seeds and applied over the forehead for relief from headache.

Cure for infections and wounds

The decoction prepared from the leaves of Madanaphala is used to wash chronic wounds and ulcers. It is also very effective to reduce inflammation and help in the treatment of edema and rheumatism.

Madanaphala for fever

The infusion prepared from the leaves of this herb is administered orally as an emetic and to relieve fever, nausea, general coughs, toothache, dizziness, snakebites, and gonorrhea. It is also used to regulate menses. 

Madanaphala is one of the best Ayurvedic herbs known to mankind. But the many amazing health benefits of Madanaphala are not known to many people. So, it is time we appreciate this herb and use it for the benefit of our health.

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