TUKHAM KHATMI:

Tukham Khatmi (Common Marshmallow) seeds are also known as Althea Officinalis. The plant of Common Marshmallow benefits is perennial and grows in a temperate climate. Therapeutic uses (Common Marshmallow uses) of this herb include ulcers, constipation, femoral hernia, frostbite, heart diseases, gum diseases as well as a hematoma.

Common Marshmallow uses for the treatment of kidney stones, joint pains, gastroenteritis, acid reflux disease, joint pains as well as for intestinal diseases. In Unani Medicinal System, It has been used for the treatment of bronchitis, whooping cough, gangrene, ulcers, and asthma treatment for years. Its seeds Tukham Khatmi consist of dried seeds of Asthma.

BENEFITS

• Relieves constipation
• Cures femoral hernia
• Good for frostbite
• Effective in heart diseases
• Alewives gum diseases
• Cures hematoma
• Dissolves kidney stones
• Reduces joint pains
• Resolves gastroenteritis
• Treats acid reflux disease
• Good for intestinal diseases
• Alleviates bronchitis, asthma as well as whooping cough
• Most effective herbal treatment for gangrene
• Good for ulcers

KEY ACTIONS

• Antacid
• Cholagogue
• Digestive
• Expectorant
• Muscle relaxant
• Mucilaginous
• Alterative
• Antitussive
• Nervine
• Laxative
• Digestive
• Expectorant
• Pectoral
• Stomachic
• Nutritive
• Anticatarrhal

KEY CONSTITUENTS OF TUKHAM KHATMI

• Calcium
• Vitamin A
• Iodine
• Betaine
• Amino acids
• Sodium
• Sorbitol
• Starch
• Vanillic acid
• Caffeic acid
• Selenium
• Pectin
• Mucilage
• Kaempferol
• Salicylic acid