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KaaNde Karkalo , काँडे कर्कलो, Lasia spinisa

यो २-३ फिट अग्लो १२०० मिटर उचाइसम्ममा पाइन्छ । यो कर्कलोमा केही काँडा देखिन्छ । यसले कब्ज, अर्श, सुक्खा आन्द्राका लागि हित पुयाउँछ । यसले लौहतत्त्व बढाउँछ, आँखामा दिव्यता र रक्तविकारमा लाभ दिन्छ । यसको पातमा भिटामिन 'ए' हुन्छ । मात्रा : साग ३० - ५०

ग्राम उसिनेको फाँणो ५०-१०० ग्राम, काँचो पात वा पातरस १०-२० ग्राम ३-५ पटक ।

परिचय:

काँडे कर्कलो (Lasia spinosa) एक प्रकारको औषधीय बोट हो जुन नेपालको तराई र पहाडी क्षेत्रमा १२०० मिटरको उचाइसम्म पाइन्छ। यो बोट २-३ फिट अग्लो हुन्छ र यसमा साना काँडाहरू हुन्छन्। यसको पात र जरा दुवै औषधीय गुणले भरपूर हुन्छन्। यो बोट प्रायः कब्ज, अर्श (पाइल्स), सुक्खा आन्द्रा, रक्तविकार, र आँखाका रोगहरूमा प्रयोग गरिन्छ। यसले शरीरमा लौहतत्त्व (आयरन) बढाउँछ र आँखाको दिव्यता बढाउन मद्दत गर्छ। यसको पातमा भिटामिन 'ए' पनि प्रचुर मात्रामा हुन्छ।

गुण (Properties):

काँडे कर्कलोमा निम्नलिखित गुणहरू पाइन्छन्:

रुचिकारक: यसले पाचन प्रणालीलाई सुधार गर्छ।
कब्जनाशक: यसले कब्जलाई हटाउँछ र पखाला सामान्य गर्छ।
रक्तशोधक: यसले रक्तलाई शुद्ध गर्छ र रक्तविकारहरूमा लाभदायक हुन्छ।
आयरन युक्त: यसले शरीरमा लौहतत्त्व बढाउँछ, जसले एनिमिया (रक्तअल्पता) जस्ता रोगहरूमा फाइदा गर्छ।
आँखाको स्वास्थ्य: यसले आँखाको दिव्यता बढाउँछ र आँखाका विभिन्न रोगहरूबाट बचाउँछ।
विटामिन 'ए' युक्त: यसको पातमा विटामिन 'ए' हुन्छ, जसले आँखाको रोशनी बढाउँछ र त्वचाको स्वास्थ्यलाई मद्दत गर्छ।

फाइदा (Advantages):

काँडे कर्कलोले निम्नलिखित फाइदाहरू दिन्छ:

पाचन प्रणाली: यसले पाचन प्रणालीलाई सुधार गर्छ र कब्ज, अर्श, र सुक्खा आन्द्रा जस्ता समस्याहरूमा लाभदायक हुन्छ।
रक्तशुद्धि: यसले रक्तलाई शुद्ध गर्छ र रक्तविकारहरू जस्तै खटिरा, फोडा, र अन्य चर्मरोगहरूमा फाइदा गर्छ।
एनिमिया: यसले शरीरमा लौहतत्त्व बढाउँछ, जसले एनिमिया जस्ता रोगहरूमा लाभदायक हुन्छ।
आँखाको स्वास्थ्य: यसले आँखाको दिव्यता बढाउँछ र आँखाका विभिन्न रोगहरूबाट बचाउँछ।
प्रतिरोधक क्षमता: यसले शरीरको प्रतिरोधक क्षमता बढाउँछ र विभिन्न रोगहरूबाट बचाउँछ।

प्रयोग (Uses):

काँडे कर्कलोलाई निम्नलिखित रोगहरूमा प्रयोग गरिन्छ:

कब्ज: यसले कब्जलाई हटाउँछ र पाचन प्रणालीलाई सुधार गर्छ।
अर्श (पाइल्स): यसले अर्शको समस्यामा लाभदायक हुन्छ।
सुक्खा आन्द्रा: यसले सुक्खा आन्द्राको समस्यामा लाभदायक हुन्छ।
रक्तविकार: यसले रक्तलाई शुद्ध गर्छ र रक्तविकारहरूमा लाभदायक हुन्छ।
आँखाका रोग: यसले आँखाको दिव्यता बढाउँछ र आँखाका विभिन्न रोगहरूबाट बचाउँछ।
एनिमिया: यसले शरीरमा लौहतत्त्व बढाउँछ, जसले एनिमिया जस्ता रोगहरूमा लाभदायक हुन्छ।

प्रयोग विधि (Using Method):

काँडे कर्कलोलाई निम्नलिखित विधिहरूमा प्रयोग गरिन्छ:

साग: यसको साग ३०-५० ग्राम सम्म खान मिल्छ। यसले पाचन प्रणालीलाई सुधार गर्छ र कब्जलाई हटाउँछ।
उसिनेको फाँणो: यसको उसिनेको फाँणो ५०-१०० ग्राम सम्म प्रयोग गरिन्छ। यसले रक्तलाई शुद्ध गर्छ र रक्तविकारहरूमा लाभदायक हुन्छ।
काँचो पात वा पातरस: यसको काँचो पात वा पातरस १०-२० ग्राम सम्म दिनमा ३-५ पटक प्रयोग गरिन्छ। यसले आँखाको दिव्यता बढाउँछ र आँखाका विभिन्न रोगहरूबाट बचाउँछ।

संग्रहण विधि (Harvesting Method):

काँडे कर्कलोलाई संग्रहण गर्दा निम्नलिखित विधिहरू प्रयोग गरिन्छ:

पात: यसको पातलाई बोटबाट तोडेर संग्रहण गरिन्छ। पातलाई सुकाएर पनि राख्न सकिन्छ।
जरा: यसको जरालाई खनिएर संग्रहण गरिन्छ। जरालाई धूपमा सुकाएर पनि राख्न सकिन्छ।
साग: यसको सागलाई बोटबाट काटेर संग्रहण गरिन्छ। सागलाई ताजा अवस्थामा प्रयोग गर्न उत्तम हुन्छ।

निष्कर्ष (Conclusion):

काँडे कर्कलो (Lasia spinosa) एक महत्त्वपूर्ण औषधीय बोट हो जसले विभिन्न रोगहरूमा लाभदायक हुन्छ। यसले कब्ज, अर्श, सुक्खा आन्द्रा, रक्तविकार, र आँखाका रोगहरूमा लाभदायक हुन्छ। यसले शरीरमा लौहतत्त्व बढाउँछ र आँखाको दिव्यता बढाउँछ। यसको पातमा भिटामिन 'ए' हुन्छ, जसले आँखाको रोशनी बढाउँछ र त्वचाको स्वास्थ्यलाई मद्दत गर्छ। यसलाई साग, उसिनेको फाँणो, र काँचो पात वा पातरसको रूपमा प्रयोग गरिन्छ। यसलाई संग्रहण गर्दा पात र जरालाई धूपमा सुकाएर राख्न सकिन्छ। काँडे कर्कलोले प्राकृतिक रूपमा विभिन्न रोगहरूबाट बचाउन मद्दत गर्छ र स्वास्थ्यलाई उत्तम बनाउँछ।

Lasia spinosa, commonly known as "Kohila" in Sri Lanka and "Kande Karkalo" in Nepal, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Araceae family. This plant is native to various parts of Asia, including China, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. It thrives in semi-aquatic environments such as marshes, wetlands, and along the edges of ponds and rivers. Characterized by its spiny stems and leaves, Lasia spinosa can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. The leaves are broad, arrow-shaped, and divided into multiple narrow lobes, while the plant produces a distinctive inflorescence enclosed by a spathe that is purplish on the outside and greenish inside.

Properties

Lasia spinosa is rich in various phytochemicals and nutrients that contribute to its medicinal and nutritional value. Phytochemical analyses have identified compounds such as alkanes, aldehydes, alkaloids, carotenoids, flavonoids, fatty acids, ketones, lignans, phenolics, terpenoids, steroids, and volatile oils within the plant. These compounds exhibit significant bioactivity, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, cytotoxic, antidiarrheal, antihelminthic, antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, and antinociceptive effects.

Nutritionally, the stem of Lasia spinosa is notable for its dietary fiber content and essential minerals. Per 100 grams, the stem provides approximately 85.57 kcal of energy, 7.37 grams of carbohydrates, 5.02 grams of dietary fiber, and is a source of minerals such as calcium (168.32 mg), iron (1.12 mg), magnesium (18.29 mg), phosphorus (482.99 mg), potassium (12.92 mg), sodium (9.68 mg), and zinc (25.83 mg). The presence of vitamins, including vitamin A and vitamin C, further enhances its nutritional profile.

Advantages

The diverse phytochemical composition of Lasia spinosa imparts several health benefits:

Antioxidant Activity: The plant's rich content of flavonoids and phenolics contributes to its strong antioxidant properties, which help combat oxidative stress and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Anti-inflammatory Effects: Studies have demonstrated that extracts from Lasia spinosa can inhibit inflammatory pathways, suggesting potential use in managing conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory disorders.

Antimicrobial Properties: The plant exhibits antimicrobial activity against various pathogens, indicating its potential in treating infections.

Gastrointestinal Benefits: Traditionally, Lasia spinosa has been used to alleviate digestive issues such as stomach aches, constipation, and hemorrhoids. Its high dietary fiber content supports digestive health and regular bowel movements.

Antidiabetic Potential: Research indicates that the plant may help regulate blood sugar levels, making it beneficial for individuals with diabetes.

Uses

Lasia spinosa is utilized both as a food source and in traditional medicine:

Culinary Uses: In various Asian cuisines, the young leaves and stems of Lasia spinosa are consumed as vegetables. In Sri Lanka, for instance, the peeled stems are used in curries and salads.

Medicinal Uses: The plant is employed in traditional medicine systems to treat a range of ailments:

Respiratory Issues: Decoctions made from the leaves are used to treat coughs and throat inflammations.

Digestive Disorders: Preparations from the plant are administered to address stomach aches, constipation, and hemorrhoids.

Anti-inflammatory Applications: Topical applications of the plant extracts are used to reduce inflammation and pain associated with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.

Methods of Use

The preparation and consumption of Lasia spinosa vary depending on the intended use:

Culinary Preparation: Due to the presence of spines, the stems and leaves should be carefully peeled and cleaned. They can then be chopped and cooked in various dishes, such as curries, soups, or stir-fries. Cooking not only enhances the flavor but also helps in reducing any potential irritants present in the raw plant.

Medicinal Preparation: For internal use, decoctions or infusions are commonly prepared by boiling the cleaned plant parts in water. For external applications, such as treating skin inflammations, the leaves can be ground into a paste and applied to the affected area. It is essential to consult with a healthcare professional or a knowledgeable traditional medicine practitioner to determine appropriate dosages and methods.

Harvesting Methods

Proper harvesting techniques ensure the sustainability and potency of Lasia spinosa:

Timing: The plant can be harvested multiple times a year, especially during the monsoon season when it thrives. Young shoots and leaves are preferred for culinary uses due to their tenderness.

Method: Using gloves to protect against the spines, harvesters cut the young stems and leaves with a sharp knife or sickle. Care is taken to leave the root system intact to allow for regrowth.

Post-Harvest Handling: After harvesting, the plant parts should be washed thoroughly to remove dirt and reduce potential bitterness. They can then be processed

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