Srinagar Garhwal. Many herbs are found in nature, which cure many diseases. One such herb is Dolu (Rheum moorcroftianum). It is mainly found in the high Himalayan region of North India like Uttarakhand, Jammu-Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. This plant is found in areas at an altitude of more than 3 thousand meters. This plant is also used as a vegetable by the people living in the Himalayan regions of North India. This is a herb species plant. The height of this plant ranges from 30 to 45 centimeters. Red and purple flowers bloom in this plant. This plant can be identified through these. Riodin, emodin and alpharuin chemical compounds are found in the roots of this plant, due to which the roots of this plant have many medicinal properties.
Dr. Jaidev, researcher at the High Peak Plant Physiology Research Center of Garhwal University, told Local 18 that when this plant becomes about four years old, then medicinal properties start developing in its roots.
Makes swelling and pain disappear
Dr. Jaidev explains that the roots of this plant have anti-inflammatory properties. Due to which swelling can be reduced by using its roots. If a person gets a sprain in his leg, then by making a paste of its roots and leaves, the swelling and pain starts reducing. With regular use it cures both swelling and sprain.
The risk of heart related diseases reduces
Apart from this, its root powder is also used in heart related diseases. Regular consumption of its root reduces the risk of heart related diseases. Roots and leaves can be used for this. If desired, greens from the leaves can also be prepared and eaten.
Keeps diseases like cancer away
Not only this, anticancer properties are also found in it. If a person consumes this plant from its leaves to its roots, then this plant develops immunity in your body against diseases like cancer. Due to which diseases like cancer do not occur. Along with this, this herb also relieves the problem of constipation. People living in the Himalayan region have been consuming this herb for years. Therefore they remain healthy.
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first published : December 22, 2024, 06:55 IST
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