DHUPI (JUNIPERUS RECURVA)

Nepali Name: धूपी, Dhupi

Scientific Name: Juniperus recurva

Hindi Name: धूपी, Dhupi

Traditional Uses and Process of Use:

1. Taste and essence:

• Bitter, sharp, and bitter.

• Characterized as warming.

2. healing Properties:

• Acts as an starter.

• Exhibits carminative properties.

• Functions as an anthelmintic and alexipharmic.

• Possesses purgative qualities.

3. Applications in Gastrointestinal Issues:

• Useful in managing looseness and abdominal effort.

• Alleviates strangury (sore urination).

• Beneficial for diseases of the spleen and belly.

• Effective in addressing conditions like ascites, tumors, and piles.

4. Respiratory and Asthma Support:

• The produce, in spite of its disagreeable flavor, acts as an aphrodisiac and astringent.

• Valuable in asthma and bronchitis.

• Exhibits stomachic and hemicrania-easing properties.

5. Additional Uses:

• Useful in chronic bronchitis and diseases of the organ and spleen.

• Applied topically in hydrocele and descent of the colon.

6. Oil from the Fruit:

• Functions as an emmenagogue (promotes menstruation).

• Exhibits abortifacient properties (induces termination).

• Acts as a stimulant and anthelmintic.

• Beneficial for otalgia, dental pain, and piles.

• Has a chilling result upon the brain.

7. Aromatherapy and External Application:

• The lubricate is customarily used for aromatherapy.

• External request for conditions like otalgia and piles.