What is Parmelia perlata,Shaileyam,Stone Flowers?
Article Content:
- .Basic Botanical Info of Parmelia perlata.
- .General Description of Lichen Class and Its Uses.
- .Brief literature of Parmelia perlata.
- .Contents applications of Parmelia perlata.
- .Mechanism and Chemical Change.
- .Common Use of Parmelia perlata.
- .Major chemical contents from China Lichen.
- .Research Update:Parmelia perlata and Phytochemicals.
Common Use of Parmelia perlata.
Parmelia perlata Stone Flower/Shaileyam:treatment of infertile male, in various combinations.
Uses: Food (India), Medicine (China/India)
Stone flower is used as food and medicine. It contains no fat, carbohydrates and protein of 1-5% are present. It is eaten as soup and in salads. It is kapha and pitta suppressant. It is a good pain reliever and also promotes early healing of wounds due to its bitter taste. It helps in treating the skin related problem due to its cold potency. It acts as expectorant, antibiotic and astringent. It helps in avoiding the calculi and it helps in maintaining the normal body temperature. It is also used as anti-fungal and anti-viral agent.
It is helpful in relieving from pain when applied on head. It also helps in itching and skin related problems. It helps in reducing any kind of inflammation in the body. It shows antibacterial activity and is fairly effective against Protozoans. Its decoction is given for laryngitis. It helps against boldness, period aches, worms and lice.
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1.What is Parmelia perlata,Shaileyam,Stone Flowers?




