Chaksu:

Chaksu seeds also known as Jasmeejaz have many medicinal properties making it one of the most sought-after Unani herbs that can be used in the form of decoction, powder, and even juice. It belongs to the Caesalpiniaceae family. Its seeds can be used in powder, juice or decoction form. Chaksu has been used to treat bronchitis and asthma for years. Jasmeejaz uses for the treatment of anemia, diarrhea, wounds, ulcers, insect bites, kidney stones, and dysentery issues. Other therapeutic uses and Chaksu benefits include tumors, conjunctivitis, blood impurity, constipation, internal bleeding, and cough. The oil can be used for curing many skin diseases.

In Jasmeejaz uses are treating wounds and cuts with Jasmeejaz seeds’ paste is common in various parts of Asia. Pus formation and watery eyes along with many other eye infections can be treated with its seed-based medicines.

BENEFITS

• Treats anemia
• Resolves bronchitis
• Cures asthma
• Alleviates diarrhea
• Good for wounds
• Effective for ulcers
• Cures insect bites or snake bites
• Excellent for dysentery
• Cures kidney stones
• Good for tumors
• Treats conjunctivitis
• Purify blood
• Stops constipation
• Stops internal bleeding
• Alleviates cough

KEY ACTIONS

• Antidote
• Stimulant
• Themogenic
• Expectorant
• Carminative
• Haematinic
• Detoxicant
• Astringent
• Anthelmintic

KEY CONSTITUENTS OF CHAKSU

• Rutin
• Apigenin
• Quercetin
• Chaksine
• Isochaksine
• Beta-sitosterol
• Raffinose
• Hydnocarpin