Utangan | Acanthus Seeds | اوٹنگن

Acanthus Seeds:

Utangan (Acanthus seeds) is a plant in the family of Acanthaceae. Otingan plant is found in Pakistan, Iran, and India as well as Egypt. It is a tiny plant that is covered with soft grey hair. It contains many ragged leaves that have tickles attached to it. Its color flowers are yellowish. Its capsules are made up of heart-shaped two seeds that are brownish in color as well as smooth and shining. It is also known as Anjara seeds in Persian, Buzz Ralqariz in Arabic, utangen in Gujarati, and Kardu in Marathi. The plant (acanthus seeds uses) is a shrub-like Hansa. This plant grows in humid soil. Its branches are one to two feet long. It carries small blackish white or blue seeds.

In Otingan benefits it prevents constipation. It is useful for menstruation due to its thick semen. Acanthus seeds use to strengthen the nerves and are useful for weakness and back pain. It also increases strength and is effective for dry cough and cleanses the lungs. Otunga also treats asthma and bronchitis.

The seeds are aphrodisiac, diuretic, expectorant, resolvent and stimulant. Useful in seminal debility and is helpful in increasing sperm count.

BENEFITS

• Prevents constipation
• Useful for menstruation
• Strengthens the nerves
• Useful for weakness
• Reduces back pain
• Increases strength
• Effective for dry cough
• Cleanses the lungs
• Treats asthma and bronchitis

KEY ACTIONS

• Expectorant
• Aphrodisiac
• Diuretic
• Stimulant

KEY CONSTITUENTS OF OTINGAN

• Amylic alcohol
• Beta-sitosterol
• Ethanol
• Glycosides
• Mucilage
• Tannins