poduthalai powder 100g

Poduthalai powder / Turkey Tangle Powder

Poduthalai is a small creeping herb that produces white or purple flowers which get tubular as they mature. Scientific name for this herb is Phyla nodiflora.

It is named poduthalai in tamil because it is considered to be an amazing home remedy for treating dandruff.

How do you use poduthalai powder?

Poduthalai Hair Pack

For the hair pack, take required amount of poduthalai powder in a bowl, add in enough rice water and 1/4 tsp of coconut oil to it and apply as a hair pack. Wait for 30 minutes before having hair wash. This hair pack also treats dandruff very effectively.

Poduthalai (Phyla Nodiflora) Benefits

1. Anti Bacterial Properties

Poduthalai has wonderful anti bacterial properties making it very effective for treating all kinds of wounds when applied as a poultice. Since it is commonly found here in Tamil Nadu, it is a popular remedy for treating wounds.

2. Anti Inflammatory Properties

It has anti inflammatory properties making it very effective as a home remedy for treating knee and joint pain. It also reduces piles inflammation when taken internally.

3. Anti Diabetic Properties

It has anti diabetic properties making it a very effective natural remedy for reducing blood sugar levels for diabetic patients. 4. It also has diuretic properties and people who are suffering from water retention will benefit drinking a water decoction of the plant.

4. Anti Urolithiatic Properties

It has amazing anti urolithiatic properties (prevention of formation of kidney stones). It not only prevents kidney stone formation, it also effectively treats existing stones.

5.  Anti Cancer Properties

Poduthalai has anti-proliferative properties and especially the stem and the leaf extract inhibits breast cancer cell growth.

6. Anti Fungal Properties

It also has anti fungal properties making it very effective for treating fungal infections when applied topically as a poultice.

7. Dandruff Remedy

Poduthalai helps to get rid off dandruff due to it’s antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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Apart from the above mentioned uses there are many other uses and benefits of  poduthalai powder / Phyla Nodiflora which can be felt while using.