Swallow Wort Powder / Vellarugu Podi

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Order: Gentianales

Genus: Vincetoxicum

Species: V. nigrum

Swallow-wort is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to 4-12 ft in height. This plant can be easily grown in barren, dry, and high grounds. It can be easily found on roadside and backyards. swallow-wort is botanically known as Chelidonium majus, which belongs to the Chelidonium family.

The native of this plant is western Asia, Europe, and Northern America. Most people think it is poisonous for humans to consume, but it is a medicinal plant that has been used for many medicinal purposes since ancient days. But consuming a large amount of this plant leads to stomach disorders and even death.

Health Benefits

• Swallow wort helps to treat cataracts due to aging.
• In Ayurveda, it is used to treat some respiratory problems like asthma, shortness of breath, etc.
• It is also used to treat some other health problems like cholera.
• The leaves of this plant are mostly used to treat some common diseases like cold, cough, and flu.
• In ancient times, this herb was used to treat urinary disorders and jaundice.