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Countless benefits of consuming Kalambi(Water Spinach: Introduction, benefits, usages)

Introduction of Kalmbi

What is Kalmbi? (What is Kalmbi?)

It is in the form of a creeper which survives only due to moisture. When the moisture dries up, the Kalambhi also dries up. It is easily seen on ponds. When its share of water gets exhausted, it gets buried in the ground and when water falls on it again, it blooms.

This creeper cures many diseases and gives a new life to humans. It has been used in Ayurveda for a long time. Today we will discuss about the benefits of this creeper or Ayurvedic medicine.

Nutrients of Kalmbi

  • Calcium
  • Vitamin B, C
  • Phosphorus
  • Iron
  • volatile oil

Morphology of Kalmbi

It floats on the surface of water. Its leaves are triangular in shape. Its flowers contain white, purple and pink colour. Its fruit is shaped like an egg. The leaves of this herb are used as a vegetable. Its flowers bloom from May to July and its fruits bloom from August to December.

Common Names of Kalmbi

Botanical name (Botanical NameIpomoea aquatica Forssk
English (English)Water Spinach, Swamp Cabbage
Hindi (Hindi)kalambi vegetable, karmi, pulse greens, kalambi greens, karemu, patua greens
Sanskrit (Sanskrit)Kalambi, Shataparvi, Sthulphala, Mahagandha, Katambahara, Vishvarochana
Other (Others)Narakakal (Urdu) Kalma Saag (Oriya) Nalanibhaji (Gujarati) Koilangu (Tamil) Kalmishak (Bengali) Panisaag (Nepali)
Total (Family)Convolvulaceae

Ayurvedic Properties of Kalmbi

Shortcoming (Dosha) Kaphavatkaraka (Increases cough and vata), Pittashamak (pacifies pitta)
Juice (Taste) Madhur (sweet), astringent (ast.), salty
Property (Qualities) heavy, dry
Semen (Potency) cold
Vipak(Post Digestion Effect) bitter
Other (Others)emetic, laxative, antidiabetic, antipyretic

Medicinal benefits and uses of Kalmbi (Benefits of Kalmbi)

In eye related problems (Kalmbi for eyes)

If you are suffering from any kind of eye disease, then extract the juice of its leaves and apply it around the outside of the eyes. This gives you relief from eye diseases.

In case of difficulty in breathing (Kalmbi for breathing problem)

Many times people face difficulty in breathing without any reason. But when it is ignored for a long time, it can lead to many diseases and sudden death. In such a case, one should prepare a powder of its panchang and take it in the morning and evening.

Kalmbi for cough

The problem of cough ends by consuming the decoction of the leaves of this medicine. You can take it twice a day or in the morning and evening.

Eliminate chronic constipation (Kalmbi for constipation)

If a person suffering from chronic constipation consumes the juice of its leaves, then the long standing constipation problem also gets cured.

For piles (Kalmbi for piles)

This disease can be cured by grinding appropriate quantity of almonds in the juice of the leaves of this medicine and taking it twice a day.

Kalmbi for urinary bladder eliminates bladder stones

By consuming the decoction made from the leaves of this medicine in the morning and evening, the stone passes out of the body through the urinary tract.

Kalambi removes the tremors in the body caused by aggravated Vata

In this situation, if the juice of the leaves of this medicine is extracted and almonds are mixed in it and consumed, then this problem gets resolved very soon.

Eliminate skin diseases from the root Kalmbi (Kalmbi for skin)

All types of skin diseases are cured by grinding the new flower bud of this medicine and applying it.

Kalmbi for goiter

Diseases like goiter or scrofula should not be ignored. To cure this disease, take the juice of medicinal leaves mixed with almonds and take it once or twice a day.

Eliminate weakness (Kalmbi for weakness)

If any person wants to get rid of weakness, he should consume the Panchang of Kalambi. By consuming this, the weakness of the person ends and the person becomes healthy.

Kalambi is helpful in getting rid of opium addiction

By preparing a vegetable from the leaves of this medicine and eating it, the opium intoxication subsides quickly and the person gets relief.

Increase the quantity of milk in mother

If the mother of a newborn baby is not able to provide him with sufficient milk, then it has a bad effect on the health of the baby. If this medicine is used by a breastfeeding woman, then it increases the milk production and also improves the health of the baby.

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Since this medicine is cold in nature, if its leaves are rubbed on a burn area, the patient gets relief.

Useful parts (parts) (Important parts of Kalmbi)

  • leaf
  • Almanac
  • Scandal

Dosages of Kalmbi

  • Juice – 5 to 10 ml
  • Kwatha- 20 to 30 ml

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