Chandrashoor Scientific Name
Lepidium Sativum
Chandrashoor Other Names
English: Aliv seeds, Garden Cress, Garden Pepper Cress
French: Cresson de Fontaine
Hindi: Chansoor, Chandrashoor, Halim
Sanskrit: Chandrika, Bhandra, Nadini, Karvi
French: Cresson de Fontaine
Hindi: Chansoor, Chandrashoor, Halim
Sanskrit: Chandrika, Bhandra, Nadini, Karvi
What is Chandrashoor?
This herb belongs to the mustard family and commonly known as Aliv seeds. The consumption of seeds is found to be helpful in treating bloating, amenorrhoea and irregular menstrual period cycles. The seeds are known to be effective in strengthening bones and muscles, especially boosting body height during teenage growth spurt).
For women Aliv seeds are considered as Galactogogues that improve breast milk production in lactating mothers. When taken by men, it helps in vitality and improves semen and sperm quality and quantity. It can also be applied externally as a paste to relieve pain, wounds with worm infestation, and treats skin disorders that cause itching.
Common forms of Chandrashoor
Powder, Seeds, Fresh Leaves
Chandrashoor is commonly used for:
- Treating Anaemia
- Bloating and Constipation
- High blood pressure
- Gout
- Irregular Menstrual Cycles
- Vitamin C deficiency
- Diarrohoea & Dysentery
Chandrashoor Dosage
Powder: 2 to 3 gm twice a day
Chandrashoor Side-effects and Warnings
Common side-effects: Gastrointestinal problems in people who are allergic to mustard oil.
Not so common side-effects: Not recommended for people who suffer from frequent urination.
Pregnant women: Not recommended as it stimulates uterine contractions and can abort pregnancy.
Children: Not known
Warnings:
Garden cress seeds can interfere with iodine absorption and can cause thyroid dysfunction
Not so common side-effects: Not recommended for people who suffer from frequent urination.
Pregnant women: Not recommended as it stimulates uterine contractions and can abort pregnancy.
Children: Not known
Warnings:
Garden cress seeds can interfere with iodine absorption and can cause thyroid dysfunction
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