Thoothuvalai – A Remarkable Respiratory Remedy

As newer luxuries, habits and short-cuts come up in life, so does newer diseases and health conditions. But nature keeps astonishing us by proving to be that pharmacist who thought and acted well ahead of his time! Thoothuvalai is one such great gift kept aside for us by our Mother Nature.

Thoothuvalai, known by its botanical name Solanum Trilobatum and commonly called in English as “Purple Fruited Pea Egg Plant” is one of the important medicinal plants called as kayakalpa herb in siddha medicine. Well, all its names in different languages do pack a punch and the interesting thing is that that isn’t the only thing it packs.

Nature proves to us yet again that it surely is the best doctor ever as it cartons Thoothuvalai with a plethora of health benefits and medicinal uses. Thoothuvalai is quite a commonplace in Tamil households as a remedy for cough and cold but that is just the tip of the medicinal iceberg it is. The best thing about Thoothuvalai is that the herb, a widely used and effective home remedy, is well known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant and anti-cancerous properties.

Health Benefits of Thoothuvalai

1. FOR RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

Thoothuvalai is widely used in the treatment of tuberculosis, bronchial asthma, difficulty in breathing, sinus, chest congestion and other respiratory problems. Thoothuvalai with its anti-inflammatory properties and anti-microbial activity helps asthma patients with a fresh breath of life.

2. FOR STRENGTH, STAMINA, MEMORY AND MENTAL ABILITIES

In Ayurveda, Toothuvalai is considered as a natural steroid that could improve one’s strength, stamina and mental abilities. It is also known to improve memory and hearing.

3. FOR DIABETES

In an average human life cycle subject to the modern lifestyle choices, diabetes has become a common problem. Thoothuvalai has been found to be helpful in the management of diabetes. The anti-oxidant property of the plant comes to play here as the ethanolic extract of the plant helps manage levels of blood glucose.

4. FOR COLD, COUGH AND THROAT IRRITATION

For any normal person, there is no escaping these very common diseases. It is just a matter of how frequent and how severe it is. Consuming thoothuvalai could help treat cough, cold and throat irritation in both kids and adults. And never mind if it is acute or chronic, it is equally good for both.

5. FOR CANCER

Cancer undoubtedly is the most dreaded disease of the time and Thoothuvalai has anti-cancerous properties too. Based on scientific findings, Thoothuvalai possesses the ability to slow down the development of cancer cells and tumor.

6. OTHER USES

Thoothuvalai is traditionally used to treat diseases like sinus, tuberculosis and other lung diseases. It is rich in calcium, good for the bones.

Thoothuvalai Kashayam, Rasam and Thuvaiyal are some of the popular ways of taking this herb. It can also be taken in powder form.

FINAL WORDS

Thoothuvalai, the herb commonly known by its Tamil name might be a hard nut for some to grasp, pronounce and spell. But, it sure seems worthwhile to remember the name.

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