COMMON NAME: Kuppaimeni or Indian nettle plant
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acalypha indica
FAMILY: Euphorbiaceae
PLANT TYPE: Kuppaimeni is an herbaceous annual that has catkin-like inflorescences with cup-shaped involucres surrounding the minute flowers.
PROPAGATION: Acalypha is only propagated by seeds
CHEMICAL COMPONENTS: Phytol, 9-Tricosene, Dihydroactinidiolide, MOME inositol, Docosanol, Loliolide, 1-Triacontanol, 1-Eicosanal, Tricosane, Octocosanal,
- Nettle arouses the lymph system to boost immunity.
- Nettle reduces arthritis symptoms, improves the release of uric acid from joints, and treats osteoarthritis.
- Helps to strengthen the adrenals.
- It helps with diabetes mellitus.
- Rises the fetus in pregnant women and improve milk production in lactating women.
- Relieves menopausal symptoms, helps with menstrual cramps and bloating.
- Helps break down kidney stones and supports the kidneys.
- Reduces hypertension and prevents the risk of prostate cancer.
- Helps with respiratory tract disease like asthma.
- Degrades inflammation and reduces skin problems.
- Discharges allergic rhinitis and gives instant relief from diarrhea.
- Decreases nausea and aids in the common cold.
- The kuppaimeni herb has pain-relieving qualities. This natural medicine works wonders to get rid of pollutants.
- Curing constipation and various skin related diseases.