Malabar nut is used for various medicinal applications. Some of its common uses include:
It helps in the treatment of respiratory conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Respiratory disorders
It has expectorant and antitussive properties which help in providing relief from cough and cold symptoms. It helps in loosening the mucus accumulated in the chest and throat and expelling it.
Relief from cough and cold
Its antipyretic properties help in reducing the body temperature during a fever. It is commonly used in fever-reducing formulations and to promote comfort during illness.
It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that help in wound healing. It helps prevent infection, reduces inflammation, and speeds up the healing process of wounds and ulcers.
Wound healing properties
It stimulates the secretion of digestive enzymes thereby promoting healthy bowel movements and improving digestion.
Alleviates digestive disorders
Ointments and poultices containing Malabar nut are used to reduce inflammation and relieve arthritis pain.