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Ingredient Name : Chenopodium album Linn.

Arabic Name : Asfaanaakh, Zarbeeh Abyad

Bengali Name : Betuya

Chinese Name : Tu jing jie

English Name : Goosefoot, Wormseed, Spinach, Fat Hen, Lamb's Quarters, Jerusalem Oak

French Name : Chénopode blanc, ansérine blanche

German Name : Weißer Gänsefuß

Gujarati Name : Tanko, Bathro, Bathwan

Hindi Name : Chandan betu, Bathwa, Bathuasag

Kannada Name : Hunchik

Latin name : Chenopodium album Linn.

Marathi Name : Chakwat

Persian Name : Sarmaq

Sanskrit Name : Sugandhavastuk, Vastuk

Urdu Name : Bathwa

Description

The leaves and seeds are amoebicide, anthelmintic, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, laxative, purgative, tonic and vermifuge. They are rich in iron, calcium and vitamins B1 and C. They can, therefore, be used in cases of anaemia and vitamin C deficiency, and as laxative to cure constipation. Also useful in fever, hysteria, dysmenorrhoea, hepatic disorder and enlarged spleen. It also shows promise as a cancer fighter, a mental stimulant, and an antioxidant.

Recommended Dosage: Fresh Leaves : As per the persons digestion; Seeds : 5 to 7 g.

Contraindication: This herb has no known warnings or contraindications.