Khella
(Amni visnaga)
Also know as Bisnaga
Botanical Information
A perennial herbaceous plant in the Parsley family with finely divided leaves and spreading umbels.
Working with Khella
Part(s) Used
Seeds
Herb Forms
Tincture.
Khella is a traditional Egyptian herb that has an antispasmodic effect on the bronchi and is thus a valuable asthma remedy, particularly as a preventive. It also affects the coronary vessels and is used as a preventive by angina sufferers, as well as having an antispasmodic effect on the ureter, possibly facilitating the passage of kidney stones. The herb and its preparations have also been recommended to ease painful cramps associated with the menstrual cycle, for which it is taken 4-5 days before the expected onset of symptoms through the end of the cycle.
Khella is also used internally and externally against vitiligo.
Khella has a taste of BITTER, AROMATIC and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
Khella is toxic in large doses, provoking such symptoms as dizziness, insomnia, vertigo, nausea, and vomiting.
Conditions treated with Khella
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
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Condition
Treatment Support
pigmentation enhancer
Application
tincture, internally and externally
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