Nerunjil: A Miraculous Herb

Nerunjil is a miraculous herb known for its multiple benefits. It attracts attention by sprawling on the ground with its tiny prickly vines. It is particularly effective in treating urinary tract diseases. Additionally, it is considered an attractive herb.

There are three types of Nerunjil: Small Nerunjil, Copper Nerunjil, and Big Nerunjil (also known as Elephant Nerunjil). Every part of the plant, including its leaves, roots, pods, flowers, stems, and thorns, is beneficial. Nerunjil is commonly found sprawling in sandy areas. It is a thorny shrub with small thorns and is widely spread across India.

Preparation and Usage

Nerunjil Seeds Preparation: Roast 300 grams of Nerunjil seeds, 500 grams of wheat, 100 grams of coriander seeds, 50 grams of dry ginger, and 10 grams of cardamom lightly and grind into a powder. Mix this powder in boiling water, add sugar, and consume it like coffee. It provides excellent nourishment to the body, cooling effects, and boosts immunity.

Nerunjil can be seen along roadsides and in barren lands throughout Tamil Nadu. The plant has yellow flowers that turn towards the sun. Its pod, once ripened, is thorny.

Medicinal Benefits

Nerunjil is known for treating various ailments such as:

Urinary Retention: The herb has properties that help eliminate kidney stones, water retention, urinary irritation, increased thirst, leukorrhea, and heat-related diseases. Elephant Nerunjil is particularly effective in treating body irritation, white patches, and skin ailments.

A decoction can be prepared by boiling two Nerunjil plants along with a handful of Bermuda grass in a liter of water until it reduces to half a liter. Consuming 50 ml of this decoction twice daily for three days on an empty stomach can reduce body heat, relieve eye irritation, and cure urinary drip.

For urinary retention, muscle blockage, and kidney stones, take 68 grams of well-crushed Nerunjil pods, 8 grams of coriander seeds, and boil them in 500 ml of water until it reduces. Filter the decoction and consume 40 ml to treat the ailments.

For chronic leukorrhea and urinary irritation, prepare a gruel with equal parts of Nerunjil pods and roots along with raw rice. Consuming this regularly can provide relief.

Traditional Remedies

Nerunjil along with Acalypha Indica can be ground into a paste and mixed with curd to be consumed morning and evening for a week. This mixture can treat urinary irritation, white discharge, urinary retention, and enlarged prostate gland issues.

A herbal concoction can be prepared by combining 10 parts of Nerunjil root, 5 parts of bamboo rice, 4 parts of cardamom, 4 parts of nutmeg, 4 parts of clove, 5 parts of trifala, and a little saffron. This mixture can be boiled into a drink, and consuming 12-35 ml can reduce heat and treat urinary irritation and impotence.

Benefits for Stings and Other Ailments

Nerunjil is also effective in treating scorpion stings. The seeds of Nerunjil can be boiled in milk, dried, and powdered. Consuming this powder in the morning and evening can strengthen the body. Drinking coconut water mixed with this powder can cure urinary blockages, muscle blockages, and kidney stones.

Nerunjil juice can be mixed with buttermilk or milk and consumed to stop blood in the urine.

Additional Uses and Benefits

Nerunjil is not just limited to medicinal uses. Its leaves can be soaked in water to create a solution that thickens like glue, used as a cleaning agent for silk clothes. It is also considered an aphrodisiac.

For chronic leukorrhea and urinary irritation, prepare a decoction with equal parts of Nerunjil pods and roots along with raw rice. Consuming this regularly can provide relief.

For chronic leukorrhea and urinary irritation, prepare a decoction with equal parts of Nerunjil pods and roots along with raw rice. Consuming this regularly can provide relief.

Conclusion

Nerunjil is an excellent herb that should not be overlooked. It provides a range of medicinal benefits and can be used to treat various ailments effectively. Proper preparation and usage can lead to significant health improvements.

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