PADBIRI (Paederia foetida)
Nepali Name: पदबीरी PADBIRI
Scientific Name: Paederia foetida
Hindi Name: गंध प्रसारिणी (Gandha Prasarani)
Traditional Uses:
1. Bitter, aphrodisiac, and tonic properties.
2. Effective for inflammation and piles.
3. Beneficial in reducing fever.
4. Useful for treating diseases of the eyes and night blindness.
5. Acts as a laxative and diuretic.
6. Exhibits emmenagogue properties, promoting menstrual flow.
7. Supports liver and stomach health.
8. Alleviates lumbago and rheumatic affections.
Process of Use:
1. Infusion for Fever:
• Boil Paederia foetida leaves in water.
• Strain the infusion and consume it to reduce fever.
2. Decoction for Inflammation and Piles:
• Prepare a decoction by boiling Paederia foetida stems.
• Drink the decoction to alleviate inflammation and treat piles.
3. Eye Care Potion:
• Crush the leaves and extract the juice.
• Apply the juice to the eyes for relief from eye-related issues.
4. Laxative Tea:
• Steep Paederia foetida leaves in hot water.
• Drink the tea to promote bowel movements as a laxative.
5. Liver and Stomach Tonic:
• Consume Paederia foetida in the form of powder or capsules to support liver and stomach health.
6. Rheumatic Affections Oil:
• Extract oil from Paederia foetida and massage it on affected areas for relief from rheumatic pain.
7. Menstrual Health Infusion:
• Boil Paederia foetida leaves in water and drink the infusion to regulate menstrual cycles.
