Talmakhana

Description : 
The seed has antibacterial, aphrodisiac, demulcent, diuretic, nutritive and hepatoprotective properties. It is a popular aphrodisiac and tonic that is useful in impotence and for increasing sperm count. It is also thought to support the liver in conditions such as jaundice and hepatitis. Also useful in gonorrhoea, spermatorrhoea and nocturnal emission.

Details :
Common Name : Hygrophila, Asteracantha, Talmakhana
Hindi Name : Tal Makhana, Talmakhana,Kulikanta,Talimkhana, Nirmulli, Vayelchulli,Gokulakanta
Botanical Name : Asteracantha Longifolia
Bengali Name : Kuliyakhara, Kulekhad, Shrigali
English Name : Hydrophilia
German Name : Langblattriger Sterndorn
Gujarati Name : Ekharo
Kannada Name : Kolavali, Kolarind, Kolavankal
Kashmiri Name : Talmakhana, Talimakhana
Latin name : Hygrophila spinosa T. Anders
Marathi Name : Talikhana, Kolsunda
Punjabi Name : Talmakhana, Talimakhana
Sanskrit Name : Kokilaksha, Ikshura
Urdu Name : Talmakhana

Medicinal Uses :

• It is useful in anemia and for treating blood diseases.
• It is used to lower the blood sugar level.
• The leaves help to promote bile secretions and stimulate liver, hence, benevolent in hepatitis and liver diseases.
• The Astercantha longifolia (Talmakhana) is the best panacea for ascites and urinary stones. The whole plant juice reduces the burning sensation and quenches the thirst.