I want the medicinal uses of Vala or Khas roots together with I want to know why they prove better that the present day medicines?
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Vala has been used in traditional medicine in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and West Africa. Old Tamil literature mentions the use of vala for medical purposes.
The most important chemical constituents present in the plant are benzoic acid, vetiverol, furfurole, and vetivone. It is also used for its cooling purpose and used to flavor traditional juice or Sharbat. It is also used to make mat and hand fans. The roots are refrigerant, febrifuge and stomachic. Medicinal properties of the plant are described below:
People take the plant vala for the treatment of nervous disorder and circulation problem.
It adds flavor to alcoholic beverages.
It cures insomnia and gives good sleep.
The oil extracted from it is also useful for the treatment of trauma and other emotional problems.
Vala is used for the treatment of muscular pain and joint pain.
It is used against lice and other insects.
Some women take it for abortion and continue menstruation.
It promotes skin by preventing dryness and cracking.
It has strong antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties; hence it alleviates inflammation in the circulatory and nervous system.
The essential oil extracted from it is used to make perfumes.
The plant is widely used to make boundary in crop fields.
It is also used for a gastrointestinal disorder.
The oil is used for the treatment of colic.
It reduces blood sugar in case of diabetics.
The powdered root is used against pests.
It is used against insects and people in India keep the leaf inside their clothes to save them from insects.
It is also used against obstinate vomiting.
The plant helps for the treatment of fever and dysphoria.
This is famous for increasing lactation.
It is also used for the treatment of blood pressure and cardiac problems.
It is also helpful for the treatment of paralysis and constipation.
It reduces tiredness, adds strength and vigor to the body.
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