Kuppai keerai
1. Anti Inflammatory Properties:
Kuppaimeni has amazing anti inflammatory properties. When applied externally, it can reduce inflammation very effectively. We usually apply kuppaimeni poultice on wounds and it reduces the inflammation so quickly along with healing the wound.
2. Analgesic Properties:
Kuppaimeni also reduces pain very effectively. Here in our village, we apply the paste of the plant as a poultice on wounds, it helps reduce both the inflammation and pain.
3. Anthelmintic Properties:
Traditionally, kuppaimeni leaf juice or the decoction of the juice is taken to get rid of intestinal worms. This medicinal use has been proven through research too.
4. Antibacterial Properties:
Kuppaimeni has both amazing anti bacterial and anti fungal properties making it one of the best ingredients to use for skin care. We make kuppaimeni oil at home for treating many skin problems like acne, eczema, etc.
Kauppaimeni powder can be used in face packs to treat various skin problems, here in our village we grind fresh kuppaimeni leaves with rice water and apply as a pack to treat skin problems.
5. Anti Venom Properties:
Another amazing medicinal use of kuppaimeni is it’s anti venom properties. The leaf extract inhibits Rusell Vipers venom very effectively. Usually the leaf extract made by boiling the leaves in water is given to people bitten by Rusell Viper snakes.
6. Wound Healing Properties:
Kuppaimeni has been traditionally used to treat wounds. It is very popular in our village as a wound healer. Since it grows in abundance everywhere, we just pound the leaves and apply it as a poultice over the wounds and it helps in fast wound healing.
7. Anti Ulcer Properties:
Kuppaimeni extract have amazing anti ulcer properties too. Consuming kuppaimeni extract has proven to reduce ulceration, gastric secretion and acidity significantly.
8. Anti Diabetic Properties:
Kuppaimeni has been proven to lower blood sugar levels closely and greatly prevents sugar spikes. So it is great for diabetic patients.
9. Larvicidal & Ovicidal Properties:
The leaf extract has been proven to be effective against malaria causing mosquito Anopheles Stephensi. The leaf extract can be used as an effective mosquito repellent spray. You can read the study that proves it here.
10. Antioxidant Properties:
Kuppaimeni has amazing antioxidant properties, consuming kuppaimeni extract scavenges free radicals whic is the main reason for premature ageing.