Kuppaimeni Ilai / Indian Nettle Dried Leaves (raw)

     Kupaimeni is known as Indian nettle or Indian acalypha. Acalypha Paniculata is the scientific name of Indian nettle, Also known as a ‘folk remedy for its popularity in folklore all over the world, the plant is often uprooted as a . It holds within itself a number of health benefits! The plant grows to its full potential of around 1 to 2 m during summers and has widely spread bright yellow rhizomes and stolon. The plant has very fine, thin hair around its stem and leaves, which are painful to touch and sting badly. That is where the name stinging nettle comes from. But once you look beyond the stinging, the nettle leaf is chock full of nutrients and can give your body a ‘sting’ of good health. Its root, leaves, seeds, and flowers all have different benefits and are used for treating many diseases.
 

Internal Benefits of Kupaimeni(Indian Acalypha):-

• It is utilized for treating Brain related ailments namely, 
• It is helpful in combating Internal Bleeding such as uterine bleeding, nosebleeds, and bowel bleeding.
• It is useful in treating osteoarthritis.
• It cures Nerve related disorders like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Neuralgia, Multiple Sclerosis, and Sciatica.
• It alleviates Anemia and Tiredness.
• It is favorable in keeping away Cardiovascular disorders thus, promoting proper Blood Circulation. It detoxifies Blood.
• It treats enlarged spleen.
• It is helpful in treating dysentery
• It relieves Allergic symptoms like Hay Fever, Hives.
• It is useful as a blood purification herb.
• It cures Throat Infections like Laryngitis.
• It relieves lung congestion.
• It is favorable in treating Hyperthyroidism
• It alleviates Respiratory ailments like Cough, Bronchitis, Chest Congestion, Asthma, TB.
• It curbs High Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Level.
• It efficiently works on strengthening the Immunity.
• Stinging Nettle counters Bladder infections and the formation of Kidney Stone. It helps in avoiding and dissolving Kidney Stones.
• It is advantageous in getting rid of the invasion of Intestinal worms and parasites.
• Stinging Nettle is a good herbal remedy for Women as it eases Labor Pains. It elevates the production of Milk and nourishes the Fetus.
• It is beneficial in curing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia which may result in the enlargement of the Prostate Gland. It alleviates Prostatitis
• It possesses Diuretic properties thus, it increases the Urine flow. It counters the problem of Bed Wetting in Children.
• It alleviates Muscle Pain and Joint Stiffness. Its leave relieves the condition of Gout, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Inflammation of the Tendons.
• It curbs Edema as it shows diuretic-like action.
• It eases out the Swollen Piles
• It acts as a general health tonic.