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Latin name : Bergenia Ligulata

English/Common name : Siberian tea

Indian name : Pather churi, Pakhanbed

Family : Saxifragaceae

Part used : Rhizome (root)

Properties

Root is Diuretic demulcent, and Astringent, Dissolves gravel and stone in the bladder. It is a perennial climbing plant that grows well in moist and shady hilly areas, especially in the foothills of the Himalayas and the Khasi hills of Assam. The stems are short and thick and the leaves ovate and bright red seasonally. The flowers are white, pink or purple.

It is a Diuretic traditionally used to promote optimum urinary tract health. It supports the bladder and helps maintain an adequate crystalloid - colloid balance that keeps Calcium salts in solution.

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The Antilithic property of the extract has been investigated and concluded that the extract had no effect in preventing stone formation but was of significant help in dissolving preformed stones. Promote Diuresis, anti-inflammatory. In Ayurvedic practice, Pakhanbed, as its name suggests, is used as a Litholytic agent for urinary Calculi. It is widely used in the treatment of Dysuria and renal failure, cystitis and Crystalluria. Its anti-inflammatory property finds a use in the treatment of abscesses and Cutaneous infections. It is also used in the treatment of Dysentery and Diarrhoea.

Caution : According to Ayurveda, herbs are taken in combination with other herbs to neutralize the toxicity of one herb with the opposing effect of the other or to enhance the particular effect of one herb with the help of other.

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