Podina Khushk | پودینہ جنگلی

Description

Podina Khushk or jangli podina at sknatural is Ziziphora tenuior Linn.  It belongs to family “Labiatae”. It is warm and dry in third order. Generally, people use its parts above ground. Aroma of the herb is useful as flea and bugs repellent.

Other names:

Arabic Name(s): Khiyal, Sadr Bari
Urdu Name(s): Mushk Taramshi’, Jangli Podina
English Name(s): Wild Thyme

Properties:

Carminative, diuretic and emmenagogue, stimulant, anthelmintic, lithontriptic, expectorant.

Recommended dosage:

5-7 g. Large doses are abortifacient.

Medicinal uses:

Traditionally, people have utilized wild thyme as an emmenagogue, aiding in the expulsion of the placenta and dead fetus, typically administering it as a decoction. Additionally, it serves as a remedy for stomach and intestinal worms, administering it either as a decoction or as an enema in recommended doses and preparations.

In cases of chronic ulcers and infections where worms are present, individuals can obtain relief by applying it as drops in infusion or decoction. When taken in small quantities, the herb acts as an effective stomachic and digestive tonic, and it also benefits as a suppository in treating painful affections of the uterus. Moreover, people have recognized it as a useful carminative when combined with purgative preparations.

Similarly, in prescribed doses, wild thyme acts as a stimulant aphrodisiac, eliciting responses from all the urino-genital organs, and it serves as a lithontriptic against obstructions in the kidneys or bladder. However, it’s essential to note that large doses or prolonged consumption may lead to haematuria.

Firstly, it is utilized as a culinary herb in many cuisines, adding flavor to dishes while also providing medicinal properties. Moreover, it serves as a natural remedy for digestive issues such as indigestion, bloating, and stomach cramps. Additionally, jangli podina is known for its antimicrobial properties, aiding in the treatment of infections and promoting overall health.

Moreover, individuals commonly brew it into a tea, utilizing it to relieve headaches and migraines. Additionally, practitioners use the essential oil extracted from  podina khushk in aromatherapy to alleviate stress and promote relaxation. In traditional medicine, healers have employed it as a natural remedy for respiratory ailments such as coughs, colds, and asthma.