MEDICINAL USES

Common cold: Kollu is one of those herbs which could be used to treat the common cold, cough and fever. Constipation: The fibre content in the plant helps in easing bowel movement, thereby relieving one from constipation and related conditions. Diuretic: Kollu is a good herbal remedy for kidney stones as its diuretic properties dissolve the stones and eliminate them through urine.

Diabetes: It is said that a daily intake of Kollu helps in lowering blood glucose levels, thereby curing or controlling diabetic conditions. Weight maintenance: Kollu has a lot of proteins and fibre and less carbohydrates which in turn help to maintain weight. Obesity: The plant is also known to reduce body fat thereby preventing people from being obese. Astringent: Astringent herbs are those that contract body tissues and Kollu is known to be one of them.