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Sidhi News: Dr. Saurabh Parouha told Local 18 that Makoy or Bhatkataiya plant is no less than a boon for cough patients. Even chronic cough can be treated with its decoction. To make the decoction, the root, stem, flowers and fruit of the plant are washed thoroughly and cooked on low flame for two to four hours.
Straight. Many such medicinal plants are found in the Vindhya region of Madhya Pradesh, which are very beneficial for health. One of these is Makoy, which is also known as Bhataktaiya in Bagheli language. This plant grows easily on rocky and barren land and is famous by the name Kantakari in Ayurveda. This plant, surrounded by thorns, has been used in Ayurvedic treatment for years and is considered very useful in the treatment of many diseases. Giving information to Local 18, Dr. Saurabh Parouha, an AYUSH medical expert from Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, said that Bhaktataiya flourishes well in dry and hot climate. The weather of Vindhya region is very favorable for this.
Dr Saurabh told that this plant is no less than a boon for cough patients. Even chronic cough, which does not get cured for a long time, can also be treated with its decoction. To make the decoction, the root, stem, fruit and flower of the plant are washed thoroughly and cooked on low flame for two to four hours. When one third of the water remains, it is filtered and used in thick form.
Provides relief from toothache also
According to Dr. Saurabh Parouha, the decoction of Bhataktaiya is effective in providing relief from cough, asthma, fever and body pain. By consuming it, body heat is balanced and the problem of mucus also gets eliminated. This plant also provides relief from problems like stomach ache, gas and indigestion. In case of toothache, inhaling the smoke or decoction of its seeds and gargling with it provides immediate relief. Mouth ulcers are also cured by its consumption. Apart from this, it is also considered very useful in the pain of bladder stones.
Cat’s eye plant purifies blood
He further said that the use of Bhatkataiya purifies the blood, which improves skin related problems. Its benefits have been seen in problems like acne and eczema. The root of the plant also helps in increasing appetite, which benefits weak and thin people. This plant has been used as an important medicine in traditional medicine for years.
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