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East Indian Globe Thistle (Gorakhmundi / Munditika)
Sphaeranthus indicus
ବୁଇଁକଦମ୍ବ (Buinkadamba) / ମୁଣ୍ଡିତୀगोरखमुंडी (Gorakhmundi)Munditika
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Origin
- Tropical Asia & Africa
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Erect or spreading aromatic branching herb with winged stems; sessile decurrent spathulate leaves, and solitary terminal globose reddish-purple composite heads.
Traditional Uses
Skin eruptions, lymphadenopathy, gout, and helminthiasis
Parts Used
Whole plant, flower heads, roots
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Katu
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Purifies blood, clears lymphadenopathy, and treats chronic skin diseases
Precautions
Strong bitter flavor; take with honey or warm water
Interesting Facts
Produces curious globose spiny reddish-purple composite heads that look like spherical buttons