Botanical Name     : Mukia Maderaspatana
English Name          : Madras Pea Pumpkin / Rough Bryony
Tamil Name              : முசுமுசுக்கை / Musumusukai
Hindi Name              : अगनकी / Aganaki
Malayalam Name: മുക്ക്പതീരം / Mukkpeeram
Telugu Name          : ముసిముసికాయ / Musumusukaya

About Musumusukai (Madras Pea Pumpkin/Rough Bryony):-

Mukia Maderaspatana is a thorny creeper that bears bluish purple flowers and small sized fruits. It is also called the purple fruited pea eggplant. It is propagated by seeds. It has been called the kayakalpa in Siddha medicine. In villages, these leaves are mixed with other herbs and made in the form of concoction. This drink is given to cold affected person for instant relief. It is a tropical annual growing plant that grows 50 cm in height. The roots, seeds and leaves are the edible parts. The properties of this plant are Astringent, Expectorant, vata, pitham, Adaptogenic, anti-oxidant, pungent, sweet, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, antispasmodic, anti-pyritic, hepato protective components are present.

Internal Benefits of Musumusukai (Madras Pea Pumpkin/Rough Bryony):-

Sore throat due to cold: Blood sugar:A diabetic people are suggested to add these leaves to maintain normal glycemic index.

Liver diseases: The health of the liver is maintained with the help of nutritional components.

External Benefits of Musumusukai (Madras Pea Pumpkin/Rough Bryony):-

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How to Consume Musumusukai (Madras Pea Pumpkin/Rough Bryony) Internally:-

Morning - Mix 5 gms of powder in 100 ml water, Boil the content for few minutes. Once the water gets warm, filter the content and drink it before food. Repeat the same for Evening Dosage after dinner

Sore throat due to cold:

A small quantity of pointed gourd, a pinch of turmeric with four or five garlic is added with water till it comes to the form of concoction. Drink it, if you have sore throat due to cold.

To increase stamina:

Adding grind fenugreek seeds with Patol increases strength and stamina in both genders.

To control Vomiting:

Add dry grapes in the juice of Musumusukai.
 

Where To buy Aada Thodai Ilai Powder:

Podhigai Herbs provides ISO standard organic Aada Thodai Ilai Powder. Can buy from their website www.podhigaiherbs.com

Procurement & Agriculture Method:

90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature; remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives. 

Disclaimer: 

The Consumption details and benefits listed out in our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine-tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Any how you are requested to consult your Doctor before use.