Health benefits of Hritpatri (Digitalis Purpurea)
Hritpatri is mentioned in Ayurveda for cardiac diseases, diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, tuberculosis, constipation, headaches, and many more.
The Hritpatri plant has digitoxin, purpigenin, purnalosides, gitosine, gitonin, digitonin, digitalin, purogenin, and many more.
It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cardiotonic, anti-cancer, and many other properties.
Cardiac arrhythmia: The plant is helpful as a cardio-tonic and is most effective for cardiac arrhythmias.
Cancer: Moderate dosage is useful for the treatment of cancer.
Diabetes: The Hritpatri formulations that are effective for diabetes and other related conditions.
Asthma: It is also helpful in treating cough hypersecretions and asthma.
Epilepsy: It also possesses anti-epileptic qualities that aid in reducing epilepsy attacks.
Headache: The plant can be used to relieve headaches, particularly migraines.
Constipation: The formulations containing foxglove are helpful for constipation and digestion issues.
Anxiety and stress: It also reduces tension and is helpful for anxiety.
Detoxification: It is also helpful for liver and overall detoxification.
Inflammation: Foxglove is also applied to inflammation throughout the body.
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