Introduction of Foxglove:

Hrithpatri What is it? (What is Foxglove?)

Today we will talk about a medicine called Hripathri. It mainly works on the heart, that is why this medicine is named Hripathri. Most people do not have knowledge about this medicine, due to which they are not able to take advantage of it in problems related to heart disease. If you are also suffering from heart disease and want to take advantage of this medicine, then read this article in detail.

It is found in shady land in sand. In India, it is mainly cultivated in Kashmir and is also found in Darjeeling and Nilgiri hills. This article describes all those things which are very important for you to know. Along with the heart, this medicine also affects kidney and urinary diseases. Let us introduce you to the benefits of this medicine.

Morphology of Foxglove

Its plant grows up to 6 feet in height. The lower leaves are larger and denser than the upper ones. Its leaves resemble tobacco leaves. Their upper part is yellowish green in colour and the lower part is somewhat red and grey in colour. They have soft hairs and the edge is round and serrated. From between the leaves an erect floral flag of approximately 1 foot long emerges which has flowers from bottom to top which are similar to sesame seeds but slightly bigger than sesame seeds. These flowers can be purple, yellow or white in colour. Its seeds are small, light and numerous. The plant blooms between April and May of the second year and then dries up after the seeds are formed.

Common names of Foxglove

Ayurvedic properties of Hripattri (Ayurvedic Properties of Foxglove)

Benefits and Usages of Foxglove

Foxglove for heart

• Hripati is considered a very good medicine for heart diseases. You can use the extract obtained from it for high and low blood pressure. Apart from this, Hripati is also used for any kind of disorder in the heart valve.
• Mixing Arjuna bark in the Panchaga of this medicine and drinking the decoction provides immense relief in heart related diseases.
• By drying the Panchaga of Til Pushpi and drinking its decoction, heart related diseases like high blood pressure and nervousness can be easily cured. You can consume the decoction made from this twice a day in the morning and evening.

Foxglove for stomach swelling

• If there is swelling in the stomach then you can use Hripathri medicine for this type of disorder. This medicine is very beneficial in stomach swelling.

In lung related problems

• In case of problems related to lungs or respiratory system, smoking it in a chillum like tobacco proves to be quite beneficial. It should not be used for a long time as it can cause brain disorders.
• If its seeds are put in burning coal and smelled, it provides relief from respiratory problems.

Foxglove for urinary disease

• Mix Pashanbhed in the Panchang of medicine and make a powder. Taking this powder with water twice a day can provide relief from urine and kidney related problems.

Useful parts (Important parts of Foxglove)

• Letter

Dosage of Foxglove

• According to the doctor

Precautions

• Using it excessively can cause symptoms like green vomit, diarrhea, decrease in urine, headache, heart irregularities, etc. That is why it should be used only under the supervision of a good doctor.