There are certain plants in the world, whose consumption can be very beneficial for our health. According to reports, a flower known as Pitamber is one such miraculous plant. As per information, chewing this plant can reduce the risk of cancer in people. It is known by different names like Edgaj, Dadmari, Candle Bush, and Ringworm Shrub. Scientifically, this plant is called Cassia alata, and it can grow up to a height of 25 inches. It is an attractive looking plant, which can also be planted in your gardens to beautify it. Since the ancient days, this plant has been used in medicine in a lot of countries around the world. The NCBI (National Library of Medicine) says that this plant has properties like anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer, antidiabetic, and antifungal. That is why, it is said that this plant can be very beneficial in many diseases. Here are some benefits of this plant.
Reduces the risk of cancer:
This plant possesses the ability to reduce the risk of cancer. Some experiments were carried out on mice and human cancer cells, which showed that the pitambar leaves juice kills cancer cells. The flavonoids and kaempferol compounds present in the leaves reduces cancer risk.
Controls blood sugar:
Researches show that some compounds present in the plant like flavonoids and glycosides, helps in boosting metabolism. That is why these leaves can also be used to control the blood sugar level.
Beneficial for skin:
Since the plant has antifungal and antibacterial properties, it is good for the health of our skin. If you apply its paste on your skin, you can get relief from skin related ailments like warts, psoriasis, rosacea, and tinea versicolor.
Increases blood platelets:
Consuming the juice of Pitambar leaves can increase blood platelets in your blood. According to a study, a mouse was given the juice for 21 days, and it was observed that the number of platelets increased in the animal, and it also helped with clot formation during bleeding.
