Kali Jeeri

Kalijiri is used as an ingredient in Ayurvedic creams and oils used for managing skin infections due to its antibacterial properties. The antioxidants present in Kalijiri also helps in wound healing by accelerating the wound contraction. As per Ayurveda, applying Kalijiri seeds paste along with Neem or Coconut oil helps in early wound healing due to its Kashaya (astringent) property.

Benefits and Uses of Kali Jeeri:

• Indigestion: Kalijiri helps to manage indigestion. According to Ayurveda, indigestion means the state of an incomplete process of digestion. The main reason for indigestion is aggravated Kapha that causes Agnimandya (weak digestive fire). Using Kalijiri in your diet helps to improve Agni (digestive fire) and digests the food easily. This is due to its Deepan (appetizer) property.
• Asthma The main Doshas involved in Asthma are Vata and Kapha. The vitiated 'Vata' combines with deranged 'Kapha dosha' in the lungs causing obstruction in the respiratory passages. This results in gasping and labored breathing. This condition is known as Swas Roga (Asthma). Kalijiri helps manage asthma due to its Vata-Kapha balancing and Ushna (hot) properties. It also helps to clear the obstruction and ease breathing.
• Cough Cough is quite a common ailment, which usually happens with the cold. It is commonly known as Kapha disorder in Ayurveda. A cough is generally caused by the accumulation of mucus in the respiratory tract. Kalijiri helps manage cough due to its Kapha balancing and Ushna (hot) properties. It helps in the easy expulsion of the accumulated mucus and thus provides relief.
• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Urinary tract infection is described under the broad term of Mutrakcchra in Ayurveda. Mutra means ooze, krichra means painful. Thus, dysuria and painful urination is called as Mutrakcchra. Kalijiri helps manage urinary tract infections due to its Mutral (diuretic) properties. It increases the urine flow and reduces the symptoms of urinary tract infection.
• Wound Healing Wound occurs due to any external injury and leads to certain conditions like pain, swelling or sometimes bleeding. This is because of aggravated Vata dosha at the site of injury. Kalijiri helps manage wounds due to its Vata balancing and Kashay (astringent) properties. It reduces the symptoms of wound like pain or bleeding and promotes quick healing.