Biophytum(Mukkutti)

Mukkutti(biophytum)

 It is an important flower for the people of Kerala both for its medicinal values and cultural importance. Mukkutti has been used in traditional folk medicine to treat numerous diseases.In Ayurveda this little herb Mukkutti is described as a good medicine. **Mukkutti is used as a tonic and stimulant **It is used for chest complaints , convulsions , Cramps and inflammatory tumours .

** It's ash is mixed with lime juice and given for stomach ache .


**Leaves and roots are styptic , decotion of leaves is given for diabetes , asthma and phthisis

Mukkutti herb is very useful in treating Varicocele. The leaves of this herb (20) need to be boiled in 300ml of water for 40 mins. Strain and cool this potion and drink it two times daily for a month and complete relief would be accorded in a month.


** It is also used for treating heavy bleeding seen in women.Therefore it is also called "Teendanaazhi".


**Its leaf well grinded in butter milk is used in treating dysentry.


**It is a good medicinal herb to clean the uterus after delivery.