Calotropis Gigantea Powder / Velleruku Podi

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Order: Gentianales

Family: Apocynaceae

Binomial name: Calotropis gigantea

Calotropis Gigantea is known as giant milkweed and crown flower, it is a small tree or large shrub that comes under the Asclepiadaceae family. The native of this plant is in South Asian countries. The flowers are the whitish-lavender color arranged in clusters. This large shrub grows up to 4 meters in height. Its leaves are oval in shape and light green in color.

In Ayurveda, each part of this plant is used as a medicine because of its medicinal properties. But every part of this plant is dangerous after the particular dosage. The correct dosage of this herb gives numerous health benefits. The chemical substance in this herb helps to treat pain, cough, bacterial infection, inflammation, ulcer, and fever.

Health Benefits

• Calotropis Gigantea has a good amount of anti-inflammatory properties, it increases blood circulation and reduces inflammation.
• The anti-diabetic properties of this herb makes a good influence on diabetes. It increases insulin secretion, which is good for diabetic patients.
• Consuming this herb helps to increase appetite and also treats digestive problems like bloating and excessive gas.
• The milkweed of this herb helps to get rid of pain from the ear. It is a good remedy for ear infection, which is caused by viruses, bacteria, and fluid.
• Applying the latex of the Calotropis Gigantea on the gum and tooth gives immediate relief from toothaches.