The leaves of this plant are a panacea for bone pain, beneficial in periods and controls sugar.

Bageshwar: Nature has gifted us many medicinal plants, one of them is Shardunika, which is also known as ‘Madhunashini’ and ‘Gurmar’. Gymnemic acid present in chardunica leaves helps in reducing the desire to eat sweets. Chewing its leaves keeps the blood sugar level under control.

While talking to Local 18, Ayurvedic doctor Aizal Patel tells that by keeping its leaves in the tongue, the desire to eat sweets goes away within a few seconds. Consuming Shardunika powder helps in reducing the weight gained due to PCOD. Rubbing its leaves on the body provides relief from itching. Charadunica leaves help in stopping heavy bleeding during periods.

Helpful in sugar level control
‘Gymnemic acid’ is found in the leaves of chardunica, which reduces the desire to eat sweets. Chewing the leaves keeps the blood sugar level under control, and it is very beneficial for diabetic patients. According to Ayurvedic doctor Aizal Patel, keeping its leaves on the tongue reduces the desire to eat sweets for hours.

Helpful in PCOD and weight loss
Shardunika powder is considered very effective in problems like PCOD. Consuming it regularly helps in reducing the increased weight due to PCOD. This plant is helpful in maintaining hormonal balance, due to which balance is maintained in the body and weight is controlled.

Relief from heavy bleeding during periods
Charadunica leaves help in stopping heavy bleeding during periods. These leaves regulate blood circulation and normalize bleeding, and provide great relief to women in this problem.

Beneficial in asthma and breathing problems
Shardunika leaves are also beneficial in asthma and other respiratory problems. Consuming its leaves provides relief from respiratory problems and improves the efficiency of the respiratory system.

Beneficial for joints and skin
Shardunika leaves reduce swelling and pain in joints. Along with this, it is also helpful in reducing itching, skin related problems and maintaining facial health. Rubbing the leaves provides relief from itching and other problems on the skin.

Relief in ulcer problem
Shardunika leaves are also helpful in stomach problems like ulcers. Consumption of these leaves helps in removing the problem of ulcer, and improves digestion. These properties of shardunika make it a versatile medicinal plant, which is capable of treating many problems naturally. However, before using it, doctor’s advice must be taken.

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