Babchi Seed Rice Powder/ Karpoga Arisi Podi

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Genus: Psoralea

Binomial name: Psoralea corylifolia

Babchi is used to treat various health problems from ancient times. It can be used both externally and internally to treat hair, skin, respiratory, digestive, and circulatory problems. This herbal plant is scientifically known as Psoralea corylifolia that belongs to the Fabaceae family.

This plant can easily grow in the climate settings in India, Africa, and China. Babchi seeds are kidney-shaped and bitter in taste.

Babchi has a good amount of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anticancer, antibacterial, decongestant, rejuvenating, and wound healing properties. These babchi seeds are used in the form of dried, powder, and oil.

Health Benefits

• • Babchi has cardio-tonic quality, it has the ability to regulate irregular heartbeat. It reduces the risk of heart blockages, atherosclerosis, blood clots, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular problems.
  • Babchi has a lot of flavonoids and bioactive components that help to quickly lose weight and maintain a healthy weight.
  • Some studies prove that babchi seed powder helps to treat tumors. It effectively fights against cancer cells in the breast, colon, and liver.
  • The anti-ulcer and anti-inflammatory properties of this seed are used to treat various types of ulcer-like peptic ulcers, ulcerative colitis, mouth ulcers, canker sores.
  • Traditionally, these seeds are used to treat various respiratory problems like sore throat, cold, cough, and flu.