Kalpasi / Stone flower Dried (Raw)

Botanical Name        : parmelia perlata

English Name            :  Stone flower

Tamil Name               : கல்பாசி  / Kalpasi

Hindi Name               : पत्थर फूल  / Pathar Phool

Malayalam Name     : കൽപസി   / Kalpasi

Telugu Name             : రతి పూవు / Rati puvu

About Kalpasi (Stone flower):

The stone flower is a small plant growing in between the rocks, tree trunks, and land throughout the hilly regions of Himalaya and Northeast India. The outer covering of the plant is greenish-black with white color inside. The thallus measures up to 15cm in diameter; loosely attached to the substratum only. It is orbicular, grayish-white, smooth on the upper surface. The lower surface is blackish brown and hairy.

Health Benefit of Kalpasi (Stone flower):

• The paste of Shaileya is applied over the forehead to subside headache and over areas affected with skin disease like itching with watery discharge, pigmentation of skin, etc.
• The freshly collected Shaileya is grounded and the paste is applied over the wound as part of treatment.
• The cold-infusion prepared from Parmelia perlata is given in a dose of 40-50 ml to treat diarrhea, thirst, and anorexia.
• The dried powder of the herb is mixed with cow urine or hot water and applied over the area with swelling as part of treatment.
• The dried powder of Parmelia perlata is mixed with honey and given to treat cough and asthma.
• The decoction of Shaileya is given in a dose of 50-60 ml mixed with cumin powder and sugar candy, to treat renal calculi and burning micturition.
• Cold infusion of the herb is given in a dose of 40-50 ml to treat fever and burning sensation of the body.
• The cold infusion of the herb is consumed to improve the strength of cardiac muscles.

Procurement & Agriculture Method:

90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature, the remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives.

Disclaimer:

The Consumption details and benefits listed out on our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine-tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Anyhow you are requested to consult your doctor before use.