Arabic Name : Kashooth, Kushooth, Kushootaa, Afteemoon, Aftaymoon
English Name : Dodder, Hellweed, Devil's Guts
Gujarati Name : Akaswel, Amarbel
Hindi Name : Akasbel, Akashbel, Amarbel, Kasoos
Latin name : Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.
Persian Name : Tukhme Kasoos, Zajmool
Punjabi Name : Akasbel, Aftimum, Kasus, Nilathari
Sanskrit Name : Amaravela, Akashballi
Urdu Name : Aftimoon, Kasoos
The herb and seeds are alterative, anthelmintic, carminative, demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, purgative, stomachic, tonic, purifier of the blood and cleanser of the body. They are useful in liver and spleen complaints, bilious affections, diarrhoea and flatulence. They are given in jaundice. They have mildly laxative effect and are also given for urinary problems.
Recommended Dosage: 3 to 7 g powder.
Contraindication: There is no known warnings or contraindications.