Inula Racemosa (Pushkarmool, Orris Root)

Biological Name:

Inula racemosa

Family:

Asteraceae

Other Names:

Orris Root,  Pohakar Mul,   Kasmira, Pouskara, Pokhar Mool, Pohakarmul, Puskar, Pushkara, Pushkaramula, Pushkarmula, Pushkara Moola, Puskara, Pokhar Mool, Puskara,  Pushkarmulam,  Pushkara Mulamu.

Habitat:

The species occurs in eastern Leh & Ladakh region of Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand in India. It extends up to Iran, Afghanistan, Baluchistan, Europe, and Central Nepal and  is cultivated in temperate and sub-alpine regions of India.

Additional Info:

Katu Rasa, Tikta Rasa , Laghu Guna , Usna Virya, Katu Vipaka, Kaphavatajit Karma

Elements Applied:

Root and rhizome

Active Components:

Ssesquiterpene lactones

Used for:

• Used in the treatment asthma, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary disorders, tuberculosis, skin diseases, cardiac disorders, obesity, diabetes. 
• It has Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antifungal, antibacterial, hepatoprotective, anti-allergic, antioxidant, anti-asthmatic, adaptogenic, adrenal beta blocking, hypoglycemic and cardioprotective activity. 
• It is an aromatic tonic, febrifuge, and expectorant. carminative, diuretic, and has antiseptic properties.
• Used in Rheumatism.

Safety:

2-4 grams, (2-4 masha)