Description

Common Fumitory/Shahtra (شاہترہ) also known as Earth-Smoke, Drug Fumitory and Fumaria officinalis, is an annual plant of somewhat variable characteristics, often resembling a bush, but also growing as a low, trailing shrub. It has gray, pointed leaves that, at a distance, give the plant a wispy appearance of smoke. The pink-purple flower blooms in spring. The flowering plant (aerial parts) traditionally has been used in herbal medicine. The climbing fumitory, or Allegheny vine, is a North American plant of another genus (Adlumia). Several genera of the family are native to South Africa.

• English Name: Common Fumitory
• Urdu Name: شاہترہ
• Scientific Name: Fumaria Officinalis

Uses & Health Benefits:

• Fumitory is used to treat intestinal spasms and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); and to start the flow of bile, a fluid that is important for the digestion of fats and is produced by the liver.
• Fumitory is also used for skin conditions
• Used foreye irritation (conjunctivitis).
• Used for heart problems, fluid retention.
• Used for constipation.
• It is a good antibacterial agent that kill bacillus and staph infections.
• Because of its anti-inflammatory qualities it works well for treating both eczema and psoriasis.
• It contains lots of great antioxidants it also works well for detoxing the blood and liver.
• It is also a great diuretic helping to rid the body of excess water accumulation and toxins.

Note:

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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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