KAKAD SINGHI (Pistacia Khinjuk )
Nepali Name: ककड़ सिङ्घी, Kakar Singhi
Scientific Name: Pistacia Khinjuk
Hindi Name: ककर सिंघी, Kakar Singhi
Traditional Uses and Process of Use:
1. Tonic and Expectorant:
• Kakad Singhi is known for its tonic properties, helping to strengthen the body.
• It acts as an expectorant, facilitating the removal of mucus from the respiratory system.
• Used in Ayurveda for addressing respiratory issues such as cough, asthma, and phthisis (a wasting disease of the lungs).
• The herb may help in relieving symptoms associated with respiratory conditions.
• Kakad Singhi is employed in traditional medicine to manage fever, possibly due to its purported antipyretic properties.
4. Dysentery Treatment:
• The powdered form of the insect galls, when fried in ghee, is administered orally to address dysentery.
• It is believed to have therapeutic effects on the digestive system, helping in the management of dysentery symptoms.
5. Administration in Powdered Form:
• The herb is often used in powdered form for various medicinal purposes.
• The powdered Kakad Singhi can be mixed with ghee before oral consumption.
