Benefits of Chalta (Dillenia indica) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction to Chalta (Dillenia indica)

Chalta is an evergreen plant that belongs to the Dillenia family, which is normally found in tropical Asia and China. The herb has been widely used in Ayurveda to treat various ailments such as high blood pressure, kidney ailments, anxiety, depression, diarrhea, etc. Chalta is commonly known as "Elephant Apple." The herb is rich in vitamin C, vitamin B complex, vitamin E, potassium, amino acids, healthy fats, and proteins. The fruit is used in various Indian cuisines to prepare different dishes.

Botanical Name : Dillenia indica.

Useful Parts for Chalta (Dillenia indica) :

Fruit.

Names in different languages for Chalta (Dillenia indica) :

English: Elephant Apple.
Hindi: Chulta.
Malayalam: Punna.
Bengali: Chalta.
Marati: Karmbel.
Kannada: Betta Kanagalu.
Tamil: Kurukati.
Telugu: Uva.

Health benefits of Chalta (Dillenia indica)

This evergreen herb has various Ayurvedic health benefits. The fruit of the plant is used to make various Ayurvedic formulas.

• Prevents Bad Odor

  Gargling with chalta decoction is very effective in preventing bad odor from the mouth.

• Glowing hair

  The pulp of the fruit of this herb mixed with water can be used as a shampoo that prevents dandruff, premature hair graying, hair fall, etc. It also makes the hair silky and glowing. .

• Treat skin disorders

  The paste made from the bark of chalta is very effective in treating various skin conditions such as wounds, pigmentation, etc.

• Treat hypertension

  Studies have proven that consuming chalta fruit daily can prevent hypertension symptoms, regulate heartbeats, and promote heart health.

• Slows down aging of the skin

  Chalta is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, flavonoids, etc., and that helps to maintain the elasticity of the skin. .

• Treat kidney disorders

  Chalta fruit juice is rich in antioxidants that help to cleanse the system by expelling body toxins naturally and improving kidney functions.

• Treat abdominal discomforts

  The laxative properties of chalta treat various kinds of abdominal pains.

• Treat cough

  The fruit juice of chalta with a mix of honey helps to cure cough and sore throat symptoms naturally.

Chalta is a medicinal herb that has been widely used in Ayurveda to cure various health conditions such as skin diseases, coughs, abdominal discomforts, kidney disorders, bad odor, premature aging, etc.