Hijjala (Barringtonia acutangular) is a medicinal tree. The seeds of tree look like nutmeg. They are rough, brown, and marked with longitudinal grooves. The seeds taste sweet at first but bitter and nauseous afterwards.
It is used to cure and treat many ailments like hemolytic disease (various diseases of blood), abdominal colic, lumbar pain, syphilis, blennorrhoea, febrifuge, malarial and diabetes. The leaf, fruit, and seed are used for therapeutic purpose in Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani system of medicine.
The fruit/seed of Vidula / Vidula / Nichula / Nichula / Samudra Phala Tree, is sweet, sour and bitter in taste, hot in potency and pungent after digestion (Katu Vipak). It balances Kapha, and destroys poison. It is an Ushna Virya herb. Ushna Virya or hot potency herb, subdues Vata (Wind) and Kapha (Mucus) and increases Pitta (Bile).
Benefits of Hijjala: - Helps in fighting fever, diarrhea - Helps in removing intestinal worms - Reduces Coughs and Cold - Cures neck and Back Disorders - Cures gum problems like gingivitis
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