Kali musli
Description :
Curculigo orchioides grows as forest herb. Since generations, it is in use as folk medicine. In ayurveda, root is heating, aphrodisiac, fatigue, alternative, fattening and useful in treatment of piles, appetizer, blood related disorders etc. according to unani system of medicine, root is carminative, tonic, aphrodisiac, antipyretic and useful in bronchitis, ophthalmia, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhoea, lumbago, gonorrhea, gleet, hydrophobia, joint pains etc. Used in case of hypertension among women at late ages and chronic arthritis. Also used as tonic.
Details :
Botanical Name : Curculigo Orchioides
Common Name : Common Curculigo, Golden Eye-Grass,Kali musli,Kali moosli,Black musale, Orchid palm grass,Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo brevifolia
Kannada Name: Nela tengu
Malayalam Name: Nelppana
Bengali: Talamuli
Product Name : Curculigo Orchioides
Family name : Amaryllidaceae ,Hypoxidaceae
Habitat : Throughout India
Part Used : Roots
Medicinal Uses:
In Ayurveda the roots of Curculigo Orchioides Herb are used for treatment of general debility, jaundice, colic and are good aphrodite. The roots have good hepatoprotective action
Paste – It is used in applying on the skin disorders and where ever there is itching on the skin. It is used in applying on the pile mass to give instant relief from the pain and burning sensation.
Medical smoke – There is a good result of inhaling the smoke of kali musli in respiratory disease like cough, cold and asthma.
Powder – Its powder is recommended in various ailments like decreased sperm count, impotence general body weakness, loss of stamina and vigor. Besides this it is also used in digestive disorders like indigestion, constipation and loss of appetite. It is very much effective in liver ailments especially in jaundice.