Benefits of Chora (Chorak or Choraka) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Chora (Chorak or Choraka)

Chora is an Ayurvedic plant that has long been used in Ayurveda for its anti-inflammatory, expectorant, diuretic, and diaphoretic effects. Chora is also known as Chorak or Choraka. The herb belongs to the genus of the Angelica and Apiaceae family. Chora is used to treat health conditions such as fever, skin diseases, rhinitis, psychiatric disorders, bites from poisonous animals etc.

Botanical Name : Angelica glauca.

Useful Parts for Chora (Chorak or Choraka) :

Root.

Names in different languages for Chora (Chorak or Choraka) :

English: Angelica.
Hindi: Chora.
Bengali: Chorak.
Gujarati: Chorak.
Malayalam: Choraka pullu.
Telugu: Gaddi Davanamu.
Kannada: Choraka.

Health benefits of Chora (Chorak or Choraka)

The root of Chora is rich in medicinal properties that can cure various diseases effectively.

• Improves heart function

  The cardioprotective properties of Chora protect the heart from various diseases and improve heart function.

• Treat flatulence

  Chora is rich in carminative properties that prevent flatulence symptoms.

• Treat cough

  The expectorant properties of Chora promotes the secretion of sputum by the air passages and prevent the cough symptoms.

• Cures skin diseases

  The antibacterial properties of Chora prevent various skin disorders like eczema, redness of the skin, etc.

• Treat rhinitis

  The oil prepared from Chora is used as a nasal drop in Ayurveda that reduces rhinitis symptoms.

• Treat mental disorders

  The powder made from the root of Chora gives to patients who suffer from mental disorders.

• Treat constipation

  The consumption of Chora powder with a mix of hot water enhances appetite and improves the evacuation of the bowels.

Ayurvedic medicines that include Chora (Chorak or Choraka) as an ingredient

• Mahanarayana Oil.
• Sahacharadi Taila.
• Triphaladi Taila.
• Bala Ashwagandhadi Taila.
• Nishoshiradi taila.
• Maha Paishachika Ghrita.

Chora is an effective Ayurvedic herb that cures various health conditions such as rhinitis, skin diseases, heart diseases, cough, flatulence, constipation, and mental disorders.