Indian sphaeranthus Dried / Kottai karantai

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Sphaeranthus
Binomial name: Sphaeranthus indicus

Indian sphaeranthus is botanically known as Sphaeranthus indicus. These plants are commonly found in paddy fields. It will grow up to 2 ft in height. In India, this herbal plant will grow all over the moist soil. The leaves improve hair growth. The flower bunch resembles that of Neolamarckia cadamba and blooms in the winter season.

Due to its medicinal properties, this herbal plant has been used in Ayurvedic treatment since ancient times. The medicinal properties of this herbal plant are anxiolytic, Antitussive, Neuroleptic, Ovicidal, Hepatoprotective, Antifeedant, Immunomodulatory, Anthelmintic, Antifeedant, Antipyretic, Antihyperlipidemic, Anti-diabetic, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-proliferative, and anti-migratory.

Health Benefits

• The Indian sphaeranthus helps to cure headaches and migraines.
• It is used to treat diarrhea, indigestion, and vomiting.
• Indian sphaeranthus is also considered good medicine for Elephantiasis.
• In Ayurveda, this herb is also used to treat intestinal worms, piles.
• It is also used to treat swelling.