Syed Akbar
Justicia gendarussa or water willow has always been associated with the treatment of respiratory track diseases including prevention of common cold or human influenza. Folk medicine has been using it for ages. It also finds a mention in Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy medical texts. But all recognize Justicia gendarussa as a natural remedy for respiratory track diseases, including problems associated with lungs.
Besides respiratory problems, Justicia gendarussa is suggested for relief from inflammation, arthritis, migraine and fever. Recent scientific studies in Indonesia have supported the long-held belief of tribals of Papua that it lowers the fertility levels in men, and thus aids in family planning. Based on the plant extract, male contraceptive pills have been developed. Doctors, however, differ on its efficacy as a family planning
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Though the entire plant is used in herbal medicine, it’s the leaf that mostly recommended for treatment of a number of health issues including stomach pain, facial paralysis and relief from asthma and heaviness in the chest. It provides relief from fever and acts as an emetic, i.e. it stimulates vomiting.
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Recent scientific studies have shown that the extract from the Justicia gendarussa leaf helps in providing immunity from the novel human influenza virus H1N1 (swine flu). Further research is going on to prove its efficacy. Readymade homoeopathy pills made of Justicia gendarussa is available in herbal or homeopathy stores. Follow the dosage prescribed by the manufacturer.
Those suffering from chronic rheumatism may try decoction obtained from Justicia gendarussa leaves. Take a few leaves, wash them properly, put them in a glass of water and boil them for 15 mnts. Filter the decoction and consume it in small quantities twice a day.
Take fresh leaves of Justicia gendarussa, cut them into small pieces and wash them properly. Put them in a glass of water over night. Filter the infusion thus obtained and take it in small quantities for relief from migraine and facial paralysis.
Extract obtained from Justicia gendarussa roots is often prescribed for relief from constipation. Its laxative properties helps in normal bowel movement.
Take a couple of fresh leaves and clean them with water. Chew them daily if you want to postpone pregnancy. Chewing Justicia gendarussa leaves brings down the sperm level and acts as a male contraceptive.
The herb is recommended for cough and removal of accumulated mucous. Readymade medicine prepared from Justicia gendarussa is available in homeopathy stores.
Thanks to its anti angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels from the existing ones) property, Justicia gendarussa is thought to be a future medicine for cancer treatment. Herbal tonics of Justicia gendarussa can be bought from herbal stores and taken in prescribed doses to prevent cancer from attacking the body organs.
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