Purple Fruited Pea Eggplant Powder / Musumusukkai Powder / Mukia Maderaspatana / Cucumis maderaspatanus – 200g

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Mukia Maderaspatana

English Name: Madras Pea Pumpkin / Rough Bryony

Tamil Name: Musumusukkai / முசுமுசுக்கை

Hindi Name: Aganaki / अगनकी

Malayalam Name: Mukkpeeram / മുക്ക്പതീരം

Telugu Name: Musumusukaya / ముసిముసికాయ

Description:

Mukia Maderaspatana is the botanical name of Musumusukkai that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. Musumusukkai is an annual trailing plant that grows up to 50 cm in height. It is a semi-evergreen plant that is native to West Africa. It is widely cultivated in Asia, Africa, and Australia. All parts of this plant have various health and healing benefits. The leaves and tender shoots of this plant are used in many South Indian cuisines. 

Health Benefits:

• Mukia Maderaspatana is the best home remedy for gastric problems, indigestion, rheumatism, and constipation.
• This herbal powder is one of the effective medicines to treat asthma.
• It acts as the best herbal medicine for stomach pain.
• In Siddha, it is used to treat fever, vomiting, and abdominal disorders.
• Consuming musumusukkai powder with milk can cure cough and sore throat. 
• It also cures respiratory issues like dry cough, allergies, wheezing, and tuberculosis.
• Regular intake of this powder can improve the production of blood and reduce hypertension.
• Musumusukkai powder can cure ear-related problems like dullness of hearing.
• The powder of musumusukkai can enhance mental ability.
• Mukia Maderaspatana is used for promoting stamina and strength in both males and females. 

Dosage of Musumusukkai Powder:

Take 5 grams of musumusukai powder and mix it with 100 ml of water. Boil it for a few minutes. Filter the mixture and drink it twice a day before taking meals. It helps to maintain healthy body conditions.