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== Uses ==Used as a fish poison; the leaves and seeds contain [[tephrosin]], which paralyzes fish. Larger doses are lethal to fish, but [[mammal]]s mammals and [[amphibia]]ns amphibians are unaffected. It is also used traditionally as folk medicine. As spleen plays an important in maintenance of the RBCs; so Sharpunkha is very useful in maintaining normal hemoglobin level and functioning of blood. By improving the liver functions; Sharpunkha corrects the working of the digestive system and benefits in metabolic disorders. Sharpunkha benefits in cough and respiratory distress. It also possesses kidney protecting property.* According to [[Ayurveda]], the plant is [[anthelmintic]], [[alexiteric]], [[alterative]], and [[antipyretic]]; * it is used in the treatment of leprosy, ulcers, asthma, and tumors, as well as diseases of the liver, spleen, heart, and blood. * A decoction of the roots is given in [[dyspepsia]], [[diarrhea]], rheumatism, asthma and urinary disorders. * The root powder is salutary for brushing the teeth, where it is said to quickly relieve dental pains and stop bleeding. * An extract, termed 'betaphroline' (not a systematic name) is claimed to promote release of endorphins, and finds use in certain [http://wwwcosmetic preparations.impag* alleviates inflammation, benefits in skin diseases; and possesses antidotal, bactericidal, wound healing and haemostatic.de/fileadmin/resources/files/de/pdf/Kosmetik/IMPAG_Exhibition_SEPAWA_2009_EN* works well in loss of taste and improves appetite, makes the movements of flatus and feces downwards.pdf cosmetic preparations]* stimulates liver for better bile secretion and possesses parasiticidal properties.== References ==* possesses anti diabetic and lipid lowering properties. .* expectorant, diuretic, and uterine stimulant.