Dronpushpi

Respiratory health

• Coughs and colds: Dronpushpi acts as an expectorant, helping to clear excess mucus from the respiratory tract. It can be prepared as a decoction, a juice from the leaves mixed with honey, or inhaled as a steam vapor to relieve symptoms of coughs and colds.
• Asthma: The herb's bronchodilator and mucolytic effects can provide relief from asthma and other breathing difficulties.
• Sinusitis and headache: For sinus-related headaches, two drops of fresh leaf juice can be administered into each nostril on an empty stomach. A paste made from the leaves and flowers can also be applied to the forehead. 

• Skin infections: Due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and blood-purifying properties, dronpushpi is used to treat skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, scabies, and rashes.
• Wound healing: A paste of the leaves can be applied to boils, wounds, and cuts. A decoction of the dried plant is also used as a wash for cleaning wounds.
• Insect bites and stings: In folk medicine, a paste of the leaves or juice extract is applied to bites from insects and scorpions to draw out toxins and reduce swelling. 

• Indigestion: The plant's carminative properties help stimulate digestion and improve appetite. It is used to relieve symptoms of dyspepsia, abdominal pain, and poor digestive fire.
• Intestinal parasites: Dronpushpi has anthelmintic (deworming) properties and is used to treat worm infestations.
• Jaundice: In Ayurveda, the herb is considered beneficial for liver disorders like jaundice and is known for its hepatoprotective (liver-protective) effects. 

• Fever: As a powerful antipyretic (fever-reducing) agent, a decoction of the whole plant is used to help lower mild fevers.
• Anti-inflammatory and pain relief: The plant is used to reduce swelling and pain caused by inflammation, such as that from arthritis or rheumatism. This analgesic effect has been supported by animal studies.
• Gynaecological disorders: The herb is traditionally used to support reproductive health, addressing issues like amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) and dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation).
• Poisoning and venoms: Historically, dronpushpi juice or a leaf paste was applied to snake bites, though it is not a substitute for professional medical treatment.
• Insecticide: Dried leaves are burned as an insecticide and mosquito repellent.