Acalypha indica/ Indian nettle Powder / Kuppaimani Podi / Khokali / akalphainḍikka / Rakamaina ausadha mulika

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Acalypha indica

English Name: Indian Nettle

Tamil Name: குப்பைமேனி

Malayalam Name: akalphainḍikka / അകാൽഫൈൻഡിക്ക 

Hindi Name: Khokali/ Khokla / खोकली / खोकला

Telugu Name: Rakamaina ausadha mulika / రకమైన ఔషధ మూలిక 

Description:

Indian nettle is known as Kuppaimeni in Tamil. Kuppaimeni plants are found widely in India, Africa, Pakistan. It is an annual herb that can grow up to 3 feet tall and has amazing health benefits and medicinal values. Kuppaimeni (Indian nettle) powder can be used as face packs to treat various skin problems. It has many beneficial uses for skin and hair.

Nutrition facts:

• Sodium: 3.6mg
• Carbohydrate: 6.7g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.1g
• Sugar: 0.2g
• Protein: 2.4g
• Vitamin D: mcg
• Calcium: 428 mg
• Iron: 1.5mg
• Potassium: 297 mg

Health Benefits:

• Kuppaimeni (Indian Nettle) is best for diabetes patients, which is proven to lower blood sugar levels.
• Consuming the extract of kuppaimeni (Indian Nettle) reduces ulcer and gastric problems.
• It helps to reduce inflammations when applied externally, due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
• It is also very effective to reduce pain when applied as a paste on wounds.
• Kuppaimeni is also used to get rid of unwanted body hair and skin-related problems.

Dosage of Indian Nettle (Kuppaimeni) powder:

Take 5 grams of Indian nettle (kuppaimeni) powder, mix with 100ml of water, and heat the mixture for a few minutes. After the water gets warm, filter the mixture and drink before food. Repeat the same procedure for the evening after dinner.