What are the medical uses of santan flower?

Beneficial flower especially in summer season. Calms the muscles of heart. Its powder one tablespoon mixed in a glass of chilled water add some sugar in it this mixture is proven beneficial in sun stroke, hyperacidity and in hyper tension. For urine retention it is also useful take one teaspoon of this flower powder and boil it on mild flames adding one glass of water and after few minutes strain it and take it as a herbal tea. Need more information about other herbs/plants or hikmat feel free to ask a question. Regards, Take care, Hakim Atif (CEO) www.hikmatonline.com

Dwarf Santan: Poulticed fresh leaves and stems for sprains, eczema, boils and contusions. Diluted tincture of roots for mouthwash and gargles for sore throat. Flower decoction for hypertension, amenorrhea and irregular menstruation. Decoction of leaves for wounds and skin ulcers. Yerba Santa This aromatic herb, with its pleasant sweet taste, is a valuable expectorant that can be used to treat tracheitis, bronchitis, and asthma, and similar respiratory tract ailments. Chronic Pulmonary diseases

Sticky evergreen shrub growing to 8 ft (2.5 m). Its narrow lance shaped leaves are shiny green on the upper side and hairy white underneath. Trumpet shaped white or blue flowers grow in clusters. The name yerba santa (holy weed) was given to this plant by Spanish colonists, who learned of its medicinal virtues from Native Americans. Traditionally, the leaves were infused and taken for coughs, colds, sore throats, mucus, and asthma. The infusion was also used as a wash to ease fever, and the mashed leaves were applied as a poultice to treat sores. The Eclectic Medical Journal featured an article on yerba santa in 1875, and it was listed in the Pharmacopoeia of the United States in 1894. PARTS USED Leaves. USES This aromatic herb, with its pleasant sweet taste, is a valuable expectorant that can be used to treat tracheitis, bronchitis, and asthma, and similar respiratory tract ailments. Other medical uses - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD ).