Narkachur Root

Vernacular names / Synonyms

Nar Kachur – Medicinal properties : Antipyretic/antifebrile/febrifuge, Aphrodisiac, Anti-aggregant, Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Demulcent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Stomachic, Stimulant, Tonic,

It has the property of digestion, vomiting, and purging, and gives a feeling of lightness. It is considered bad for sperms, and fetus.

Action

- Deepana: Promote appetite but do not aid in digesting undigested food

- Kaphahar: Reduces phlegm

- Mukhasodhana: Purification of mouth

- Ruchikarak: Improve taste

Zedoaria Oil: The essential oil obtained from the roots is known as Zedoaria Oil. The oil has antibacterial, antifungal, and carminative action. On application, it produces relaxation of smooth muscles. It depresses the heart, and causes contraction of blood vessels. It increases amplitude, and frequency of respiration. The essential oil contains alphapinene, d-camphor, d-camphene, cineole, sesquiterpenes, and sesquiterpene alcohols.