: LEUCAS ASPERA

 

1. Botanical Name -: Thumbai.
2. Plant Name -: LEUCAS ASPERA.
3. Family -: LABIATACEAE
4. Parts Used -: Leaf, flower, and root, etc.
5. Types -: Thumbai, Perumthumbai, Siruthumbai, Karuthumbai, Malai Thumbai, Peythumbai, Kazhuthaithumbai, Kasapputhumbai, Kavizhthumbai, and Manjal Thumbai.
6. Plant Organization -: Thumbai grows well in all types of soil. This plant grows well in places with high humidity, starting from about 300 meters above sea level in drylands. It grows up to three feet tall. It has delicate branches. The leaves are arranged in opposite pairs on the stem. The leaves are long, with flowers arranged above and below the leaves. The flowers are pure white and have a small crown with five petals. The ovary has five pistils. The stigma is swollen and has two heights. The style is long. The stem is rough. The stem is four-angled. There is single glandular hair in the leaf. The fruit ripens in about six months. It is propagated by seeds.
7. Important Medicinal Ingredients -: Two sterols, two alkaloids, calcium, oleic acid, linoleic acid, and betasitosterol. 😎 Medicinal Uses -: Let's see what Dr. P.R. Ramasami, MD (Siddha), has to say. (1) Thumbai flower mixed with cow's milk is given to reduce fever in the morning. (2) The leaf of Thumbai and pepper is ground and given with honey to cure cold. (3) Thumbai leaf is ground and given with tamarind and honey to cure indigestion. (4) Thumbai root and black cumin root, ground and given with water, will reduce body heat. (5) Thumbai flower and Adathoda vasica seeds, ground and given with cow's milk, will increase breast milk in nursing mothers. (6) Thumbai root, wild asparagus root, and roots of Indian pennywort are ground and given with rice water. This mixture is beneficial for the heart, clears phlegm, and increases appetite. (7) Thumbai juice 200 ml, onion juice 100 ml, cow's ghee 150 ml, and butter from cow's milk 150 ml, mixed together, given to children with tuberculosis, will cure cough and cold. It will also increase appetite, clear phlegm, and improve complexion. (8) The leaf of Perumthumbai, ground and mixed with buttermilk, will relieve acidity, gas, and nausea. (9) Thumbai flower, henna flower, mixed with half of sesame oil, boiled and applied to the scalp, will prevent hair loss, relieve headache, and prevent dandruff. (10) The leaf of Thumbai and bitter gourd, ground and mixed with mustard oil, when applied to the head, will relieve headache and reduce body heat. (11) The juice of Thumbai root and banana root, mixed together and given to drink in the morning, will cure stomach ulcers and increase appetite. (12) Thumbai leaf and Indian gooseberry leaf, ground and mixed with equal parts of coconut oil, applied to the eyes, ears, and nose, will clear phlegm and increase joy. (13) Thumbai flower, Indian jasmine flower, onion flower, and sesame oil, mixed together and given in the morning on an empty stomach, will increase vitality. (14) If the Thumbai leaf and garden spurge leaf are ground together and applied to the stomach and waist, it will cure stomach pain, abdominal pain, and urinary retention. (15) Thumbai flower, mixed with cow's milk and given on an empty stomach in the morning, will expel worms and increase appetite. (16) Thumbai, Caralluma fimbriata, and Aloe vera, ground and applied to the nose, will relieve headache, sinusitis, and nasal congestion. (17) Thumbai root and guava root, ground and mixed with equal parts of cow's milk, when applied to the nose, will relieve headache and nasal congestion. (18) If the stem of Thumbai is ground and mixed with cow's milk, it will reduce cough and phlegm. (19) Thumbai leaf, juice of basil leaves, mixed with sesame oil, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache, sinusitis, and nasal congestion. (20) Thumbai, pepper, and cardamom, ground and taken with milk, will cure headache, sinusitis, and nasal congestion. (21) Thumbai flower mixed with neem flower and soap nut, ground and applied to the scalp, will prevent hair loss and relieve dandruff. (22) Thumbai juice, mixed with coconut oil, applied to the scalp, will prevent hair loss and promote hair growth. (23) Thumbai flower, Indian gooseberry, and Aloe vera, ground and applied to the scalp, will prevent hair loss, relieve dandruff, and promote hair growth. (24) Thumbai root and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the scalp, will prevent hair loss, relieve dandruff, and promote hair growth. (25) The leaf of Thumbai and neem, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the scalp, will prevent hair loss, relieve dandruff, and promote hair growth. (26) Thumbai flower, mixed with turmeric powder, honey, and cow's milk, when taken in the morning on an empty stomach, will cure fever and increase vitality. (27) Thumbai leaf and Cissus quadrangularis, ground and mixed with water, when taken in the morning on an empty stomach, will relieve fever, increase appetite, and cure stomach pain. (28) The root of Thumbai and Thespesia populnea, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (29) The stem of Thumbai and the stem of wild asparagus, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (30) Thumbai flower, banyan bark, and neem bark, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (31) Thumbai root, Amaranthus viridis root, and coriander root, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (32) The leaf of Thumbai and black sesame, ground and mixed with sesame oil, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (33) The leaf of Thumbai and garden spurge, ground and mixed with coconut oil, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (34) The leaf of Thumbai and Indian solanum, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (35) The leaf of Thumbai and Indian solanum, ground and mixed with coconut oil, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (36) The leaf of Thumbai and garden spurge, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (37) The leaf of Thumbai and garden spurge, ground and mixed with coconut oil, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (38) The leaf of Thumbai and sesame oil, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (39) Thumbai juice and lemon juice, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (40) The leaf of Thumbai and leaf of wild ginger, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (41) Thumbai leaf and garlic clove, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (42) Thumbai leaf and black cumin seed, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (43) The leaf of Thumbai and garden spurge, ground and mixed with water, when taken in the morning on an empty stomach, will relieve fever, increase appetite, and cure stomach pain. (44) Thumbai flower and Indian gooseberry, ground and mixed with water, when taken in the morning on an empty stomach, will relieve fever, increase appetite, and cure stomach pain. (45) Thumbai root and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (46) The root of Thumbai and Thespesia populnea, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (47) The stem of Thumbai and the stem of wild asparagus, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (48) Thumbai flower, banyan bark, and neem bark, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (49) Thumbai root, Amaranthus viridis root, and coriander root, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (50) The leaf of Thumbai and black sesame, ground and mixed with sesame oil, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (51) The leaf of Thumbai and garden spurge, ground and mixed with coconut oil, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (52) The leaf of Thumbai and Indian solanum, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (53) The leaf of Thumbai and Indian solanum, ground and mixed with coconut oil, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (54) The leaf of Thumbai and garden spurge, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (55) The leaf of Thumbai and garden spurge, ground and mixed with coconut oil, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (56) The leaf of Thumbai and sesame oil, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (57) Thumbai juice and lemon juice, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (58) The leaf of Thumbai and leaf of wild ginger, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (59) Thumbai leaf and garlic clove, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (60) Thumbai leaf and black cumin seed, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (61) Thumbai juice and lime juice, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (62) Thumbai juice and lemon juice, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (63) Thumbai leaf and leaf of wild ginger, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (64) Thumbai leaf and garlic clove, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (65) Thumbai leaf and black cumin seed, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (66) Thumbai juice and lime juice, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (67) The leaf of Thumbai and wild ginger, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (68) The leaf of Thumbai and garlic clove, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (69) The leaf of Thumbai and black cumin seed, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (70) Thumbai juice and lemon juice, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (71) Thumbai juice and lime juice, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (72) The leaf of Thumbai and wild ginger, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (73) The leaf of Thumbai and garlic clove, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (74) The leaf of Thumbai and black cumin seed, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (75) Thumbai juice and lime juice, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (76) The leaf of Thumbai and wild ginger, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (77) The leaf of Thumbai and garlic clove, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (78) The leaf of Thumbai and black cumin seed, ground and mixed with cow's milk, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (79) Thumbai juice and lemon juice, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (80) Thumbai juice and lime juice, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (81) Thumbai juice and lemon juice, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (82) Thumbai juice and lime juice, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (83) Thumbai juice and lemon juice, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (84) Thumbai juice and lime juice, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (85) Thumbai juice and lemon juice, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (86) Thumbai juice and lime juice, mixed together and applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (87) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (88) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (89) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (90) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (91) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (92) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (93) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (94) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (95) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (96) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (97) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (98) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (99) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (100) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (101) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (102) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (103) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (104) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (105) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (106) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (107) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (108) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (109) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (110) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (111) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (112) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (113) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (114) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (115) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis. (116) The root of Thumbai and ginger, ground and mixed with cow's ghee, when applied to the forehead, will relieve headache and sinusitis.