Botanic Garden
Chadilla Herb
Chharila Is A Plant Belonging To The Parmeliaceae
Family. It Is Popularly Known As Stone Flower In India. Some Other Names Of
This Plant Are Ushn In Urdu, Chadilo In Gujarati And Bojhwar In Assamese. Hindi
Names Which Are Quite Famous Are Kalpassi And Pathhar Ke Phool.
This Plant Is A Type Of Lichen And Is Found In The Hilly Areas Of The
Indian Subcontinent, Particularly In The Himalayan Region. It Is Greenish Black
In Colour And The Lower Surface Of The Plant Is Blackish Brown And Hairy. It Is
Bitter In Taste And Considered Easy To Digest. These Plants Are Highly
Nutritious And Are Thus Used As Fodder.
Chharila Contains Alkaloids, Proteins, Glucose, Phenols, Vitamins,
Glycosides, Usnic Acid, Lecaronic Acid, Salazinic Acid, Atronin And Terpenes
Which Are Highly Useful For Treating Several Health Issues. It Is An Important
Constituent Of Many Ayurvedic Compositions Which Play An Important Role In
Maintaining Overall Health And Well-Being.
Ayurveda States Its Useful In Kandu (Itching), Daha (Burning Sensation),
Varna (Ulcers), Trsna (Thirst), Asmari (Calculi), Kustha (Skin Problems), Visa
(Poison), Sriah-Sula (Headache), Mutraghata (Urinary Obstruction), Jvara
(Fever) And Mutrakrchra (Dysuria).
Traditionally, It Has Been Used For Enhancing The Taste Of Food Due To
Its Astringent, Bitter Taste. It Is Fascinating To Know That It Was Initially
Used Just Like A Normal Spice. It Was Also Used For Treating Sores, Bronchitis,
Inflammations, Scabies, Blood Disorders, Dyspepsia, Seminal Weaknesses, Renal
Pain, Liver Pain, Womb Pain And Leprosy.
Health Benefits Of Stone Flower
Treats Kidney And Bladder
Illnesses
Repairs Bruised Tissues
Mitigates Asthma Symptoms
Preserves Gut Health
Augments Heart Wellness.
Other Names:
Ushna, Shailaj,
Stone Flowers, Rock Moss, Parmelia Des Murs, Wandschildflechte, Patthar Phool,
Chhadilo, Charela, Charcharela, Chelchabela, Pathar Ka Phool, Shilapushpa,
Kalluhoo, Parmelia Perlata (Huds.) Ach. , Dagad Phool, Davala,
Auneh, Chhadila, Silavalka, Shaileyam, Saileya, Silapushpa, Charila