Kalpasi (Stone Flower)
Botanical Name: Parmelia Perlata
English Name: Stone Flower
Tamil Name: கல்பாசி / Kalpasi
Hindi Name: पत्थर फूल / Pathar Phool
Malayalam Name: കൽപസി / Kalpasi
Telugu Name: రతి పూవు / Rati Puvu
About Kalpasi (Stone Flower)
Kalpasi, also known as Stone Flower, is a small plant that grows between rocks, tree trunks, and on land throughout the hilly regions of the Himalayas and Northeast India. The plant's outer covering is greenish-black with a white interior. The thallus can measure up to 15 cm in diameter, loosely attached to the substratum, and is orbicular, grayish-white, and smooth on the upper surface. The lower surface is blackish brown and hairy.
Health Benefits of Kalpasi (Stone Flower)
- Headache Relief: The paste of Shaileya is applied over the forehead to subside headaches.
- Skin Diseases: Effective for treating skin diseases like itching with watery discharge and pigmentation.
- Wound Healing: Freshly collected Shaileya paste is applied over wounds.
- Diarrhea and Thirst: Cold-infusion of Parmelia perlata is given in a dose of 40-50 ml to treat diarrhea and thirst.
- Swelling Reduction: Dried powder mixed with cow urine or hot water is applied to swollen areas.
- Cough and Asthma: Dried powder mixed with honey is given to treat cough and asthma.
- Renal Calculi and Burning Micturition: Decoction mixed with cumin powder and sugar candy, given in a dose of 50-60 ml.
- Fever and Burning Sensation: Cold infusion of the herb is given in a dose of 40-50 ml to treat fever and burning sensations.
- Cardiac Strength: Cold infusion is consumed to improve the strength of cardiac muscles.
How to Use Kalpasi (Stone Flower)
For Headaches and Skin Diseases:
- Apply the paste of Shaileya over the forehead or affected areas.
For Wound Healing:
- Apply freshly collected and ground Shaileya paste over the wound.
For Diarrhea and Thirst:
- Take a cold infusion of 40-50 ml.
For Swelling:
- Mix dried powder with cow urine or hot water and apply to the swollen area.
For Cough and Asthma:
- Mix dried powder with honey and consume.
For Renal Calculi and Burning Micturition:
- Take a decoction of 50-60 ml mixed with cumin powder and sugar candy.
For Fever and Burning Sensation:
- Consume 40-50 ml of cold infusion.
For Cardiac Strength:
- Regularly consume cold infusion.
Procurement & Agriculture Method
90% of our herbs are wild crops and 100% organic by nature. The remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized without any chemicals or preservatives.
Disclaimer
The consumption details and benefits listed on our website are derived from ancient Tamil books and Siddha records, further refined by our team of Siddha doctors. However, we advise you to consult your doctor before use.
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