Calotropis gigantea, also known as giant milkweed, madar, or arka, has many medicinal properties:
- Skin conditions: Calotropis gigantea can help with skin ailments such as boils and sores.
- Digestive issues: Calotropis gigantea can help with digestive disorders, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
- Respiratory issues: Calotropis gigantea can help with asthma, colds, coughs, and other respiratory issues.
- Fever: Calotropis gigantea can help with fevers.
- Pain: Calotropis gigantea can help with pain.
- Snake bites: Calotropis gigantea can be used as an antidote for snake bites.
- Cancer: The milky latex of the plant can help prevent cancers.
- Mucous: Calotropis gigantea can help thin mucous, making it easier to cough up.
Calotropis gigantea is used in many traditional systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Chinese medicine. However, it can have toxic effects and adverse reactions, such as skin irritation, eye damage, and abortion. It should be used with caution and under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.
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