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Jamikand /
Suran / Amorphophallus
campanulatus
Origin of Herbs:
It is cultivated largely throughout the plains of India.
This
plant produces a single inflorescence followed by a solitary
leaf. The plant is deciduous, dying back to a large
underground corm, weighing up to 8kg.The
height of this plant is generally 60-90 cm. Leaves are
single but occasionally twice might be seen, flowers are
greenish violet color. Flower of the plant generally grows
in the month of April to June and fruits in the month of
November. Tuber if this plant are used for therapeutic
purpose.
Cultivation
:
Amorphophallus are greedy and thirsty during their growing
season but need to be kept almost dry during dormancy. They
require a humus rich soil and a weekly dose of a balanced
fertilizer. They are happiest in dappled shade. Tubers should be
planted approx. 10 inches deep in early spring.
Chemical Composition :
Tuber contains - Moist 38.3%, Protein 1.2%, Fat 0.1%,
Carbohydrate 18.4%, Minerals 0.8%, Calcium 0.05%, Phosphors
0.02% and Iron 0.4mg, Vitamin A - 434 unit, Vitamin B - 20
unit in 100 gm.
Healing
options:
Its pacify Vata & Kapha.
External uses :
Paste of the Tuber highly effective in joint pain and oedema.
Internal Uses :
Tuber is used as tonic, restorative, carminative
and also stimulant.
Piles:
This herb is one of the
precious gifts of nature for curing internal and as well as
external piles.
Rheumatism:
To treat rheumatism and
artharitis a teaspoon of the powder of the dry fruit can be taken twice daily for a month.
It is also considered as an effective remedy for joint pain,
swelling of small and big joints, gout etc.
Digestive Disorder:
Jamikand has revitalizing effect
in anorexia, Acidity, heart burn, pain in abdomen and also in
intestional worm.
Respiratory disorders:
Jamikand is beneficial in the
treatment of respiratory disorders. It is especially
valuable in cough and cold.
General
Weakness:
The powder of the Tuber has
revitalizing effects, as it contains an element which is very
valuable in general weakness and vertigo.
Ayurvedic
supplements that contains Jamikand :
Pirrhoids
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