Dhataki Flower :

Dhataki or Dhawai is also known as Bahupuspika in Ayurveda. It is the flower Dhataki that has significant importance in the traditional Indian medicine.
According to Ayurveda, Dhataki is considered beneficial for female disorders such as menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) and leucorrhea (white discharge from the vagina) due to its Kashaya (astringent) property. Taking 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of Dhataki powder along with honey twice a day helps to manage these problems as well as diarrhea. Dhataki powder also balances Kapha and might be beneficial for managing asthma as it promotes the removal of excess mucus from the respiratory tract which eases breathing.
Dhataki is beneficial for skin problems (such as acne, pimples, etc.) and might assist in wound healing due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Applying a paste of Dhataki powder along with honey or water on the skin helps in reducing swelling and steps up wound healing due to its Ropan (healing) and Sita (cold) properties. This paste can also be applied on the skin to get relief from sunburns, acne, and pimples.

Ayurvedic Indications Of Dhataki :

Ayurveda, the holistic science of herbal remedies has extensively mentioned this herb time and gain in several ayurvedic scriptures and journals for various indications which include, Varnya (improves complexion), Kshayajit , Deepana (enhances stomach fire), Pachana (helps in digestion), Rochana (stimulates appetite), Anulomana (improves breathing), Vamana (prevents nausea and vomiting), Sonisthapana (treats bleeding), Chakushya (treats eye problems), Garbhaprada (treats infertility), Vamanopaga (treats emesis), Mehahara (treats urinary tract disorders), Rasayani (rejuvenates the whole body), Vayasthapana (prevents ageing), Jvara (useful in fever), Kasahara (Relieves cough, Shwasha (relieves breathing difficulties), Amahara (treats indigestion), Dahahara (relieves burning sensation), Prameha (manages diabetes), Trutahara (relieves excessive thirst),  Hikkanigrahana (controls hiccups), Kantya (relieves sore throat), Triptighno (relieves pseudo-satiation), Hridaya (treats heart problems),  Balya (improves muscle strength), Gulmajit (useful in abdominal tumours), Shonitasthapana (prevents bleeding), Pandu (treats anaemia), Sangrahini (treats diarrhoea), Kustha (treats skin disorders), Kamala (prevents jaundice),  Krimihara (relieves intestinal worms), Kanthya (improves voice), Arsha (treats piles), Krichra (treats painful micturition) and Pushtida (good for nutrition).

Importance of Dhataki in Ayurveda :

In Ayurveda, different parts of Dhataki like flowers, leaves, etc. are considered extremely beneficial for health. Due to the nutritional and curative properties, it is used as medicine for many diseases. Dhataki has been used for years to get rid of body pain. It is mainly beneficial for bone diseases, ulcers, fever, diarrhoea, piles, bleeding disorders, and urinary diseases, that is why dhataki flower is used in almost all ayurvedic extracts or juices.

Dhataki flowers are bitter in taste, cold in effect, and small in size. Its flowers, leaves, and fruits are used to cure constipation, cold, cough, wounds, diabetes, throat diseases, skin diseases, etc. Its flower has a mild effect on the stomach, therefore, it is used as a laxative for people with a weak immune system and pregnant women.

Health Benefits Of Dhataki :

• Remedies Menorrhagia
• Manages Leucorrhea

Remedies Menorrhagia :

Coined as a powerful female-friendly herb, Dhtataki is a boon bestowed on womenkind for treating numerous hormonal problems. Menorrhagia, also known as heavy menstrual bleeding or Raktapradar in Ayurveda chiefly occurs due to an aggravated Pitta dosha. Dhataki flowers having Sita (cold) and Kashaya (astringent) qualities balances the vitiated Pitta Doshas and control heavy menstrual bleeding or menorrhagia. Additionally, being a powerful uterine tonic, regular use of this herb-imbued formulation improves fertility when an individual is trying to conceive.

Manages Leucorrhea :

According to Ayurveda, an imbalance in the Vata Doshas usually causes leucorrhea. Ayurveda classifies Dhataki, as a herb with powerful astringent propert which plays a vital role in the treatment of leucorrhea. It helps to control aggravated Kapha and reduce the symptoms of leucorrhea. Apart from vaginal discharge, it also holds high significance in regulating periods, treating postnatal ailments, and even helping in treating excessive abdominal pain/bleeding. Powdered Dhataki flowers when consumed along with milk and sugar, helps treat menstrual problems, especially bloody leucorrhea.