DRON PUSHPI – DRONPUSHPI – DRONAPUSHPI – LEUCAS CEPHALOTES

Dronapushpi is Sanskrit name of plant Leucas cephalotes. Dronapushpi originates in two varieties, mainly, Dronapushpi (Leucas aspera) and Maha drona (Leucas cephalotes). It is a medicinal herb that grows as a weed in India and many South East Asian countries. The folk use of this herb is for treating scorpion stings, snake bite, cough, fever etc. The whole plant has fever educing and insecticidal properties. The leaves are applied externally on snake bites and scorpion stings.

It is an ancient ayurvedic herb that has been in use in several ritualistic practices and also as a folk remedy. Owing to its anti-microbial, insecticidal, larvicidal, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, dronapushpi is also used as an alternative medicine for the treatment of respiratory distress like asthma, cough, cold, liver disorders, scorpion sting, snake bites, fever, jaundice etc.

Benefits:

It helps us in preventing and curing the following:

• Dronapushpi plays a key role in treating various skin infections.
• Dronpushpi is very effective in allergic conditions like psoriasis, scabies, patchy skin, eczema, acne, sunburn etc.,
• Dronapushpi is truly effective as an alternative treatment for asthmatic conditions
• the leaves of Dronapushpi is used effectively in treating different types of fever
• Dronapushpi is a traditional remedy for treating a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders like indigestion, heartburn, flatulence, peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, constipation, flatulence and stomach pain

Other Names:

spider wort, guma, Ksavapatra, Chatrini, Palepushpa, Nahula, Adhicchatra, Dvesyamesa, tummi, dandakalas, halaksa, ghalghasi, tubara, tumbi, kubo, gomobati, gumma, tumbari, tumbe, tumbe gida, tumbe hoovu, tumbe poovu, katumba, dronaphool, gaisha, Gotamah, Putigandhika, Kumbhayoni, Kutumbaka, Drona, Swasanaka, Palindi, Chatrani, Chatraka, Koodinya, Vrakshasaraka, Dhirgapatra, Supuspa, Chitrapatrika, dron pushpin, dronpushpi, dronapushpi, leucas cephalotes

Caution:

An excess of it can cause allergic reactions in the form of burning sensation in the feet, excessive heat throughout the body, or itchiness.

Safety Information:

• For Natural Taste & Freshness, Keep it in cool and dry place.
• Avoid direct Sunlight & Do not Refrigerate.
• Store the contents in an Airtight Container after opening the package.
• All herbal medicine should be used under Medical Supervision only.