Nathai Choori (Borreria Hispida)
Botanical Name: Borreria Hispida Seed
English Name: Landrina
Tamil Name: நத்தைச்சூரி, நத்தைச்சூரி விதை / Nathai Choori / Kuzhimeettan
Hindi Name: मदनघंटी / Madanaghanti
Malayalam Name: മധുരക്കിഴങ്ങ് / Thartavel, Kudalchurukki, Nattachuri
Telugu Name: మధన చెట్టు / Madhana Chettu
About Nathai Choori (Landrina)
Nathai Choori, known botanically as Borreria hispida, is a procumbent, branched, hairy or rough herb that grows 10 to 14 centimeters in length. Its branches are greenish or purplish, stout, and 4-angled. The leaves are ovate, spatulate, or elliptic, ranging from 1 to 3.5 centimeters long and 0.8 to 1.7 centimeters wide, and are pointed or rounded at the tip. The plant features 4 to 6 flowers in a whorl in the axils of the leaves, with linear-lanceolate calyx-teeth and pale blue or white corollas measuring 5 to 10 millimeters. The fruit is a hairy capsule about 5 millimeters in length, and the seeds are oblong, granulate, opaque, and usually less than 3 millimeters long.
Internal Benefits of Nathai Choori (Landrina)
- Stomach Ailments: Used in Siddha medicine to heal stomach ailments, and also regarded as an emetic and a remedy for coughs, malaria, and urinary infections.
- Obesity: Helpful in reducing overweight or obesity.
- Natural Body Cooler: Choornam of the roots is taken daily to reduce internal heat and treat venereal diseases.
- Headache: A decoction of the plant helps in treating headaches.
- Bone Strength: Chooranam or kudineer (decoction) is recommended for conditions like bone diseases and fractures.
External Benefits of Nathai Choori (Landrina)
- Boils
- Hair Care: The flowers are used as a tonic and have anti-dandruff properties.
How to Consume Nathai Choori (Landrina) Internally
- Morning: Mix 5 grams of powder in 100 ml water, boil for a few minutes. Once warm, filter and drink before food.
- Evening: Repeat the same process and consume after dinner.
How to Apply Nathai Choori (Landrina) Externally
- Boils and Eruptions: Apply the flowers directly.
- Hair Care: Use the flowers as a tonic for anti-dandruff treatment.
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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