Himalayan Rhododendron/ Buransh 50 Grms.
Himalayan Rhododendron/ Buransh
Himalaya is a rich source of various medicinal plants. One of which is Himalayan rhododendron or Burans. It is the National flower of Nepal, found into the Himalayas in massive amounts. Himalayan Rhododendron belongs to the woody family of plants, which is mostly evergreen or deciduous. Rhododendron is the state flower of Washington and the provincial flower of Jiangxi, China. It is also the state tree of Sikkim and Uttarakhand in India.
Rhododendron is derived from the root word Rhod which means "rose like" and Dendron, which means "tree." Rhododendron is filled with sweet nectar and has medicinal values as well. It is similar to strawberry or gooseberry. It has a bright red or pink color and a jelly-like texture.
Rhododendron is commonly known as Buransh, and juice is extracted from its flower served as a beverage in various regions. Rhododendron is full of medicinal properties and thus helps to get rid of problems like mountain sickness. It is also consumed in the form of fritter known as "Burans Pakoras." Smoke obtained after a burning rhododendron tree is considered as an air purifier in many regions.
Fun Facts:
- "Rhododendrons are an acid-loving plant as they require acidic soil for their growth, a lot of water, and very compact sunlight." There are more than a thousand species of rhododendron used for various reasons."
Health Benefits of Himalayan Rhododendron
Himalayan Rhododendron contains an enormous amount of nutrition like Vitamin C, Potassium, Calcium, and Iron. It also contains various other properties, some of which are:
#1 Anti-Inflammatory Herb
Rhododendron is used to prepare medicines for various diseases like arthritis, bronchitis. Quercetin, a chemical present in rhododendron, provides prevention from inflammation of urinary bladder, kidney, or prostate.
#2 Works As An Anti-Oxidant
Burans or Rhododendron leaves, and flower contains various phytochemicals, which provides anti-oxidant properties to it. It helps to get rid of the harmful radicals out of the body. Buransh juice provides excellent anti-oxidant properties for skin, liver, kidney, and heart.
#3 Helps To Control Diabetes
Studies have confirmed that Rhododendron leaves and flowers can be consumed to eliminate Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It can reduce the sugar level and cholesterol in the body of an individual effectively.
#4 Improves Heart Health
Rhododendron juice can be consumed to reduce blood pressure and bad cholesterol from the body. Ultimately, which leads to good heart health. It prevents blood clots and thus reduces the risk of a heart attack.
#5 Skin Benefits
It can be used for the prevention of skin cells when exposed to sunlight. Buransh leaves can be applied to the wound for its quick healing as well. Wrinkles, itching, and rashes can also be reduced using rhododendron.
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