Acalypha indica/ Indian nettle Powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Genus: Acalypha

Botanical Name: Acalypha indica

Indian Nettle is a herbal plant, which is commonly known as kuppaimeni. The scientific name of this herbal plant is Acalypha indica belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. The native of this plant is a tropical region but it is widely cultivated in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Yemen, and South Africa.

In India, this plant is commonly found in wastelands, gardens, roadsides, and agricultural lands. The roots and leaves of this plant have various medicinal properties, so it is one of the popular herbs in Ayurvedic medicines.

Due to the amazing health benefits of this herb, it helps to remove unwanted hairs, treat cough, cold, and skin problems. This herbal plant is available in the form of dried, fresh, powder, tablet, extract, tincture, pill, and capsule. In some cultures, people use leaves to make soup. 

Health Benefits

• The oil prepared by using Indian nettle powder or leaves will help to treat psoriasis, eczema, wounds, scrapes, cuts, and minor skin infections.
• Applying the mixture of Indian nettle powder and turmeric powder helps to remove the unwanted hairs from the skin.
• Decoction prepared by using Indian nettle leaves is a great remedy for cold, cough, and intestinal worms.
• Due to the anti-diabetic properties of this herbal plant, it helps to lower the blood sugar level and prevent sugar spikes.
• Kuppaimeni has a good amount of antioxidant properties, so it helps to prevent premature aging.