Ustukhuddus ( Lavandula stoechas) or French lavender health benefits. Especially for cold , flu and memory loss.
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| French lavender or Ustukhuddus plant Courtesy Pxhere |
What is Ustukhuddus or French lavender?
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| French lavender flower Courtesy Pixabay |
Ustukhuddus or french lavender or Arabian lavender or Spanish lavender or topped lavender is the same plant. Its botanical name is Lavandula stoechas. It's an evergreen shrub usually grows to 30 - 100 cm tall; leaves are 1- 4 cm long, greyish in color. flowers appear in late spring and early summer seasons, are pink to purple in color.
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| Ustukhuddus or French lavender dried |
It is mostly found in France, Spain, Italy, Greece and some parts of southern Asia. Mostly in traditional medicine systems, it's flowers and leaves are used in dried form. Its oil is also used in medicine. The taste of Ustukhuddus or French lavender is bitter.
What are the properties and benefits of Ustukhuddus or French lavender?
Ustukhuddus have the following properties and benefits according to Unani medicine.
Properties
Brain and nervine tonic ( Muqawai Dimagh wa asaab )
Purifier of black bile humor ( Munaqai Sauda )
Conctive of phlegm and black bile humor ( Munzaj e Balgham wa Sauda)
Phlegmagogue ( Mushil e Balgham)
Deobstruent ( Mufatah Sudad)
Demulcent ( Mulatif )
Resolvent. ( Muhalil)
Detergent ( Jali )
Antiseptic ( Daffa e Taffun )
Styptic ( Habis )
Stimulant ( Muharak)
Carminative ( Kasir e Riah)
Diaphoretic
Expectorant ( Mukhraj e Balgham)
Antispasmodic
Emmenagogue
Benefits
Ustukhuddus is good for Brain weakness and headache
Cold and flu
Epilepsy
Melancholia
Brain stroke
Paralysis
Facial palsy
Bloating and digestive disorders
Respiratory disorders
Urological disorders
And
Musculoskeletal disorders
How to use Ustukhuddus or French lavender for various health problems?
Before I tell you this, remember in all these remedies dried Ustukhuddus or French lavender is used.
For Cold and Flu.
Ingredients
Ustukhuddus dried = 3 grams
Licorice / Mulathi = 3grams (it's better to peel it first )
Sweet violet dried / Banafsha = 3 grams
Water = 150 ml
Preparation
Add all ingredients and boil. When boiled let it simmer for 5 minutes. Now strain it and drink it. Take this remedy twice a day before meal.
For Brain strength, Chronic headache, and Migraine
Ingredients
French lavender dried / Ustukhuddus = 3 grams
Coriander seeds/dhania Khusk = 3 grams
Whole Black pepper/Kali Mirch = 6 pieces
Water = half cup
Honey = One tablespoon.
Preparation
Grind the first three ingredients with water. If possible with mortar and pestle.Now take this remedy every morning before sunrise. It will help you with migraine, and chronic headache. It also gives power to nerves and brain, so it's good for memory and other neurological disorders.
For Bloating and Indigestion
Ingredients
French lavender / Ustukhuddus dried = Half teaspoon
Ginger grated / Adrak = One teaspoon
Black pepper/kali mirch = Quarter teaspoon
Fennel seeds. / Saunf = Half teaspoon
Honey = One tablespoon
Water = 150 ml or One cup
Preparation
Start boiling water and add the first four ingredients in it. When it is boiled, let it simmer for 3 minutes. Now strain it and drink it. Drink this remedy twice a day after fifteen minutes of a meal. It will help in digesting food and bloating.
For coughing and clearing mucus from the lungs and throat.
Ingredients
French lavender dried / Ustukhuddus dried = half teaspoon
Fennel seeds / Saunf = half teaspoon
Hyssop dried / Zofa khushk = half teaspoon
Licorice peeled / Mulethi = half teaspoon
Water = 150 ml
Preparation
Add all the ingredients. Leave it for 6 hours. Now boil it. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. Strain it, add honey and drink it. Use this remedy twice a day before 30 minutes of a meal. It is A very good expectorant and cough medicine.
How to make famous Unani medicine Itrifal Ustukhuddus?
Itrifal Ustukhuddus is a popular Unani medicine that is used for Sinus, chronic catarrh, cold, and headache. It also improves digestion and good for Chronic constipation. Regular use of Itrifal Ustukhuddus stop hair graying and hair fall.
So let's see how to make Itrifal Ustukhuddus.
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| Itrifal Ustukhuddus |
Ingredients
The rind of Terminalia Chebula yellow fruits. / Chilka harad zard = 25 grams
The rind of Terminalia Chebula brown fruits / Chilka harad kabli = 25 grams
The rind of Terminalia Bellirica / Chilka Balela = 25 grams
Terminalia Chebula black fruits. / Harad Siah = 25 grams
Indian gooseberry dried. / Amla khusk. = 25 grams
Senna leaves. / Sana maki = 25 grams
Stems of Operculina turpethum / Turbad safeed.= 25 grams
Polypodium vulgare / Bisfaij = 25 grams
French lavender ( Lavandula Stoechas ) dried / Ustukhuddus = 25 grams
Mastic gum / Mastagi.= 25 grams
Cuscuta Reflexa dried / Aftimoon or Amar bael = 25 grams
Raisins. / Kishmish. = 25 grams
Almond oil / Badam ka tail = 150 ml
Honey. / Shahad 900 grams
Preparation
Clean the first 12 ingredients with water. Mash the raisins and grind the other 11 Ingredients. Mix all 12 ingredients well and add almond oil in it. Now heat the honey at low flame. If possible heat it indirectly In boiling water. Honey will be thin after some time. Stop heating and mix all ingredients in honey, slowly. Itrifal Ustukhuddus is ready.
Dosage
Take one tablespoon in the morning and one at bedtime. For children half tablespoon.
Contradictions or side effects.
Patients Having problems like diarrhea, dysentery, and Diabetes or pregnant women should avoid it or take it cautiously.Scientific Research
Various research studies on animal proved that Ustukhuddus have the following health benefits.
- According to one study lavender oil improves functionality and oxidative stress of rat's brain.
- In another study which is also at rats. French lavender has antioxidative capabilities as it fights against free radicles.
- It also has anti-inflammatory properties.
- It also controls glucose in the blood.
- It has sedative properties too. So it can help sleeping and anxiety.
- In one study in Rabbits, it works as a calcium channel blocker. Medicine used for high blood pressure and controlling heart rhythms.
- It also helps wounds to heal fast like zinc oxide, in one study at rats.
Side effects and contradictions of Ustukhuddus
Ustukhuddus or French lavender is considered a safe drug. But it has few side effects and contradictions too. For some people, it can make problems like nausea and vomiting. Especially people with hot temperament. If you feel anything like this stop using it or use it with Antidote.
If you are using any diuretic or hypertension Medicine, use French lavender or Ustukhuddus cautiously with these medicines
If you are using any diuretic or hypertension Medicine, use French lavender or Ustukhuddus cautiously with these medicines
Antidote /corrective / musleh
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| Lemonade Courtesy Pixabay |
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| Mastic Gum Courtesy Wikimedia |
To counter the side effects, you can use it with lemonade or mastic gum.
Dosage
You can use three to ten grams depending on the age and physical condition of the patient.
Alternative
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| Cuscuta Reflexa ( Aftimoon / Amarbael ) |
You can use Cuscuta Reflexa (Aftimoon / Amarbael ) also known as Devil's hair. If you can't find Ustukhuddus.
Temperament/ Mizaaj/ Taseer
The temperament of Ustukhuddus is
Hot at level one
Dry at level two
Dry at level two
Various names
Botanical name: Lavandula stoechas
English: French lavender or Spanish lavender or Arabian lavender
Urdu and Farsi: Ustukhuddus or Jaroob e Dimagh
Hindi: Dharu or Alphagandharu
Arabic: Anisularwah
Chinese mandarin: Xūnyīcǎo
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