Introduction of Dronapushpi:(Introduction of Dronapushpi)

What is Dronapushpi? (Dronapushpi kya hai?)

This Dronpushpi, which looks similar to the sesame plant, is also known by us as Gumma. It is found all over India. You will easily find it especially in fields. It is found in abundance on the Himalayan mountains. It is being used since ancient times. In Ayurveda, along with natural resources, many effective medicines are prepared from the trees and plants available nearby, which, besides being life saving, are beneficial in various diseases.

This plant is full of medicinal properties and is used to treat various diseases of humans and animals. Do you know that the botanical name of this plant is Lucus cephalotus. It is used as a medicine in Ayurveda. It is used to treat stomach, urinary, eye and other diseases.

It is called Dronapushpi because the shape of its flowers is like a cup or pot. Ayurveda tells many good things about the properties of Dronapushpi which you should know, because you can take advantage of the medicinal properties of Dronapushpi in inflammation of the pores, arthritis, anemia, jaundice etc. Let us introduce you to its other benefits in detail.

external appearance (morphology) and species (Dronapushpi's act or prajati)

The flowers of Dronapushpi are shaped like a Drona, Dona or cup, hence it is called Dronapushpi. The Dronapushpi plant is 60-90 cm tall, erect or spreading. Its stem and branches are quadrangular, hairy. Its leaves are straight, long, oval or heart-shaped. Its leaves have a pleasant smell and are bitter in taste. 

Its flowers are small and white in colour. Its fruits are 4 mm long, oval, brown in colour and smooth. Its seeds are small, smooth and brown in colour. Its root is white in colour and bitter in taste. Its plant bears flowers and fruits from August to December.

Leucaszeylanica(Dronapushpi)

 It is a plant which lives for 30-60 cm in height and lives for 1 year. Its leaves are flat and pointed at the tip. Its flowers are spherical and white in colour. Fruits are smooth and brown in colour. It is a cough-bile pacifier, fever reliever, brain diseases, antifungal.

Leucaszeylanica (R.Br.)petite dronakasp

 This plant is 50-60 cm tall and lives for one year. Its stems are quadrangular. Its leaves are linear, lanceolate and hairy. White flowers grow in clusters on the upper part of its branches. Its fruits are oblong, triangular and round. It is used in the treatment of loss of appetite, flatulence, pain, typhoid, loss of appetite due to fever and stomach diseases.  

Dronapushpi common names

Ayurvedic properties of Dronapushpi Ayurvedic properties)

phalepushpa/Medicinal benefits and uses of Dronapushpi (Dronapushpi ke fayde or upyog)

Benefits of Dronapushpi in typhoid fever (Dronapushpi for fever)

• If you are suffering from fever then consuming the decoction of its panchaang is beneficial in treating intermittent fever.
• In Dronapushpi Panchang, make a decoction by mixing Pittapapda, dry ginger, Giloy and Chiraita in equal quantities. Then drinking this decoction is beneficial in typhoid fever.

In hysteria (Dronapushpi for hysteria)

• Dronapushpi is beneficial for hysteria. Hysteria can be cured by making a decoction of Dronapushpi and taking a bath. Consult an Ayurvedic doctor for better results.

In insomnia (Dronapushpi for insomnia)

• If you are unable to sleep then using Dronpushpi is beneficial in insomnia. For this, drink the decoction of Dronpushpi seeds. This helps in getting good sleep.

in ringworm itching (Dronapushpi for ringworm and itching)

• If you are suffering from ringworm or itching, you can take advantage of Dronpushpi. Apply its leaf juice or paste. It cures wounds, body irritation, ringworm and itching.

In headache (Dronapushpi for head ache)

• Nowadays tension and stress headaches have become a common thing. To get rid of this pain, apply the juice of Dronpushpi leaves on the head to get relief from headache.

in cold (Dronapushpi for cold)

• If you are suffering from cold due to winter then taking a bath with decoction of Dronpushpi will cure the cold.
• Apart from this, make a decoction by mixing ginger juice and liquorice powder in Dronpushpi leaves, then adding sugar candy to it and consuming it provides relief from cold.  

In Jaundice (Dronapushpi for jaundice)

• If you are suffering from anemia or weakness due to this disease, then applying its juice like kajal and taking it through the nose is beneficial in anemia and jaundice. You have to mix equal amount of honey in this juice and use it.
• Mix black pepper powder and rock salt in Dronapushpi juice. Consuming it three times a day is beneficial in anemia and jaundice.

For Vata disorders Dronapushpi

• If you are very troubled due to Vata disorders then Droshpushpi also cures Vata dosha. Consuming Droshpushpi juice mixed with honey cures Vata related disorders.

on scorpion bite Dronapushpi

• Do not panic if a scorpion stings you. Grind the leaves of Dronapushpi and apply on the stung area. This reduces the damage caused by the scorpion sting.

in spleen disorder (Dronapushpi for spleen)

• In case of liver and spleen disorders, take its root powder. Mixing one part of Pipali powder in it and consuming it is beneficial in liver and spleen disorders.

In Diabetes  (Dronapushpi for diabetes)

•  People suffering from this disease need not panic. For this disease, consuming the juice of Dronapushpi leaves mixed with black pepper powder is beneficial in diabetes.

In Indigestion Dronapushpi

• You can also consume Dronapushpi to treat indigestion. Eating its leaves as a vegetable is beneficial in indigestion and increases appetite.

in fever (Dronapushpi for fever)

• If you have fever due to weakness or cold or any other reason, then mix Pittapapda powder, Nagarmotha powder and Chirayta powder in its juice. Grind it and make tablets and consume it to get relief from fever.

In Cough (Dronapushpi for cough)

• If you have cough problem then consuming the juice of its leaves mixed with honey helps in getting relief from cough.

in joint pain (Dronapushpi for joint pain)

• If you are suffering from joint pain or arthritis, then consuming the decoction of the Panchaga of Dronpushpi or applying it on the joints provides relief from arthritis.

Use of Dronapushpi in hair follicles Dronapushpi

• Dronpushpi is useful in treating inflammation of hair follicles. Make ash of its leaves. Mix it with horse urine and apply it. This reduces inflammation of hair follicles.

In the disease of epilepsy Dronapushpi for epilepsy

• People suffering from this disease can get relief from epilepsy by making a decoction of its panchaang and taking bath with this decoction.

in eye disease (Drop the eye)

• If you are suffering from eye disease, then grind Dronpushpi with washed rice water, take one or two drops of it through the nose. This gives relief in eye disease. Along with this, applying it like kajal also gives relief in jaundice. 

of Dronapushpi Useful parts (parts) (Important parts of Dronapushpi)

• Root
• leaf
• Seed
• Almanac

of Dronapushpi Dosages of Dronapushpi

• Juice- 5 to 10 ml
• Kwatha-10 30 ml or as per physician