Ponnanganni / Dwarf Copper Leaf / Sessile Joyweed Powder

Botanical Name             :    Alternanthera Sessilis
English Name                 :    Dwarf Copper Leaf
Tamil Name                    :    பொன்னாங்கண்ணி / Ponnanganni
Hindi Name                    :    गरूण्डी /  garundi
Malayalam Name          :    പൊന്നാങ്കണ്ണിക്കിറ / Ponnankannikkira
Telugu Name                  :    పొన్నగంటి కూర / Ponnaganti Koora

About Ponnanganni (Dwarf Copper Leaf):-

    Alternanthera sessilis is an aquatic plant known as ponnanganni in Tamil, This is a perennial herb with prostrate stems, rarely ascending, often rooting at the nodes. Leaves obovate to broadly elliptic, occasionally linear-lanceolate, 1–15 cm long, 0.3–3 cm wide, glabrous to sparsely villous, petioles 1–5 mm long. Flowers in sessile spikes, bract and bracteoles shiny white, 0.7-1.5 mm long, glabrous; sepals equal, 2.5–3 mm long, outer ones 1-nerved or indistinctly 3-nerved toward base; stamens 5, 2 sterile.

In the wild, it flowers from December until March. In certain regions of South East Asia, the leaves and young shoots are consumed as vegetables. Like in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, the leaves, flowers, and tender stems are consumed as vegetables. As a herbal medicine, the plant has diuretic, cooling, tonic, and laxative properties.

Internal Benefits of Ponnanganni (Dwarf Copper Leaf):-
Dwarf Copperleaf is internally used for,

• Enhances energy level. 
• Cures piles.
• Liver care. 
• Cures Asthma.
• Improves breast milk. 
• Helps weight gain.
• Cures headache. 

External Benefits of Ponnanganni (Dwarf Copper Leaf):-

• Eye care: Ponnanganni keerai or leaves are one of the best sources for the treatment of eye-related problems. 
• Body stings and spines: The paste is used to draw out from the body stings and spines.
• Snakebites: It is used to remove the effect of poison due to snakebites. It can be applied along with other first-aids given for snake bites. 
• Removes body heat: It reduces the body heat to the normal level and keeps the eyes cool.

How to consume Ponnanganni (Dwarf Copper Leaf) Internally:-

• Morning - Mix 5 gms of powder in 100 ml water, Boil the content for a few minutes. once the water gets warm, filter the content and drink it before food. Repeat the same for Evening Dosage after dinner.

How to Apply Ponnanganni (Dwarf Copper Leaf) Externally:-

• Eye care: Ponnanganni keerai or leaves are one of the best sources for the treatment of eye-related problems. Fresh leaves are applied as such on the eyelids to cure inflammation in the sebaceous glands of the eyelids. It also cures chronic inflammation in the eyes and conjunctivitis.
• Body stings and spines: The paste prepared from the leaves is applied topically on the affected areas to draw out from the body stings and spines. 
• Snake bites: Powdered dry ponnanganni leaves are applied externally to remove the effect of poison due to snakebites. It can be applied along with other first-aids given for snake bites.
• Removes body heat: The oil extracted from the leaves can be deeply rubbed on the scalp and allowed to remain for about 15 minutes and then shampoo washed. This method reduces the body heat to a normal level and keeps the eyes cool. By repeating the process periodically at regular intervals it helps good hair growth also.

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.