Fumariaceae
(Fumitory family)
Urdu name : Shahtara
Cashmiri name : Shahter
Hindi name : Papara
Indian Fumitory- Fumaria indica is a delicate much-branched annual herb with clusters of tiny
pale-pinkish to whitish flowers, each 5-6 mm long. Sepals are minute. Upper
petal has short, somewhat down-curved sac-like spur. Flower-stalks are erect,
as long or slightly shorter than the laceshaped bracts. Leaves are 2-3 times
cut into narrow pointed segments, about 1 mm broad. Stems are glaucous, leafy,
5-30 cm long. Fruit is round, about 2 mm. Indian Fumitory is found throughout
the Kashmir Himalaya, up to altitudes of 2400 m. Flowering : March-April.
An excellent herb for blood purification, give natural glow to the skin and face. Relieves skin rashes, pimples, prickles and boils
Its constituents purify the blood from harmful substances on one hand and
give strength to the liver, stomach and intestines on the other. It regulates
the functions of the liver, stomach and intestines.The use of Fumaria indica
has proved very effective in the treatment of diseases like spots and specks on
the face, and prickles, boils and eruption, scabies, itching Corrects the
impurities of blood and provides relief from syphilis and itching. Regulates metabolic
heat of the body. Eradicate pimples of the face and head and effectively
controls acne. Provides strength to the brain and stops hair decay.
Tags : Itrifal Shahtra, trifala shahtara, Arq Shahtara,Unani medicine,
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