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Dhatura Use And Benefits: Unani Medical Officer of Sidhi says that Dhatura is full of strong pain relieving properties. According to him, its leaves, seeds and roots were used in old times for asthma, toothache and swelling. At the same time, the elderly woman of the village also told some home remedies…
Dhatura Benefits: There are many miraculous plants in the nature of Vindhya region of Madhya Pradesh. They have been used in Ayurveda and religious traditions for centuries. One of these is Datura. Even today, villagers use it in their grandmother’s remedies to cure diseases. From pain, asthma, skin diseases to tantric rituals, Datura has established its influence everywhere.
Unani Medical Officer Dr. Zubair Ali told Local 18, Datura is full of pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties. Its leaves, seeds, flowers and roots are useful in curing diseases. Further told, in old times, smoke of Dhatura leaves was given to asthma patients. Its root is used in toothache. The oil of the prickly Datura fruit, which comes in the rainy season, is still used for relief from pain and swelling.
Know the home remedies of Dhatura
70 year old Fuljhariya Devi, who is famous for home remedies in the village, says, heating Dhatura leaves and tying them on the swollen area provides instant relief. The paste of its leaves is effective in boils and pimples. Talking about religious importance, Dhatura is not just a medicine but is the favorite plant of Lord Shiva. According to Pradeep Yogi, priest of Bajrangbali temple, the tradition of offering flowers, leaves and fruits of Dhatura on Shivalinga during Shivratri and Sawan is still alive.
Do not use without doctor’s advice
It is believed that Dhatura was born from the drops of sweat that fell from the body of Mahadev after drinking poison during the churning of the ocean, hence it is considered a blessing of Shiva. However, the doctor also clarified that Datura is a poisonous plant. The amount of alkaloids present in its seeds and leaves is high, which can cause serious side effects if ingested. Therefore, it should be used only under the advice and supervision of a doctor, if used without knowledge or at home, this medicine can also act as poison.
Disclaimer: The medicine/medicines and health related advice given in this news is based on conversations with experts. This is general information, not personal advice. Therefore, use anything only after consulting doctors. Local-18 will not be responsible for any damages caused by any such use.
