Cubeb Berries

Tamil Name - வால் மிளகு - Vaal Milagu

Cubeb is a climbing perennial plant,which grows tall, up to 20 feet high, with dioecious flowers in spikes. The leaves are oval shaped and green in color. The fruit is brown and round. It’s Odor is aromatic and taste is pungent and somewhat bitter. It is commonly called as cubeb, tailed-pepper and java pepper.

Medcinal properties

It has antiseptic, antiflatulent and expectorant properties. Medicinal properties of cubeb are due to the presence of a volatile oil which formerly was thought to stimulate healing of mucous membranes.

Uses

1.It is commonly used to treat problems with the digestive and urinary tract.

2. Cubeb berry relieves gas and bloating in the digestive tract.

3. The crushed berries are smoked, and the inhaled smoke produces a soothing effect in certain respiratory ailments.

4. The berries are used to treat the symptoms of bronchitis.

5. Paste of cubeb is used as a mouthwash.

6. Dried cubebs internally for oral and dental diseases, loss of voice.

7. It is used to cure fevers and cough also.

8. It can releive infections in the urinary system.

9. Cubeb berry has expectorant properties so that it can thin mucus.

Side Effects

There are no known side effects with this herb. Seek medical advice for its use during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methodology:

All our herbs are Harvested Organically, dried, and pulverized with no chemical interactions ensuring 100% natural herbal powders.

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