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Khella

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Bishop's weed
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Ammi visnaga

Description: Khella is a flowering perennial plant native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. It is from apiaceae (umbelliferae) family. Its active ingredient is khellin. Its fruit and seed is used medicinally.

Oral Uses

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    Khella makes the skin sensitive to ultraviolet light; helps skin repigmentation. Take khella daily, containing 100-150 mg of khellin, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with sun or UV radiation.

  • Angina pectoris RatingRatingRating

    Khella is an antispasmodic; improves heart function. Take khella daily, containing 100-150 mg of khellin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Bronchitis RatingRating

    Khella is an antispasmodic and a bronchodilator; dilates bronchi; relieves spasmodic cough and whooping cough; alleviates symptoms. Take khella daily, containing 100-150 mg of khellin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease RatingRating

    Khella is an antispasmodic and a bronchodilator; dilates bronchi; relieves spasmodic cough and whooping cough; alleviates symptoms. Take khella daily, containing 100-150 mg of khellin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cough RatingRating

    Khella is an antispasmodic; relieves spasmodic cough and whooping cough. Take khella daily, containing 100-150 mg of khellin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Palpitation RatingRating

    Khella is an antispasmodic; improves heart function. Take khella daily, containing 100-150 mg of khellin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Psoriasis RatingRating

    Khella alleviates symptoms. Take khella daily, containing 100-150 mg of khellin, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRatingRating

    Khella is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take khella daily, containing 100-150 mg of khellin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Bronchodilator RatingRatingRating

    Khella is a bronchodilator; dilates bronchi. Take khella daily, containing 100-150 mg of khellin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Cardiac tonic RatingRatingRating

    Khella is a cardiac tonic; strengthens the heart. Take khella daily, containing 100-150 mg of khellin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Vasodilator RatingRatingRating

    Khella is a vasodilator; dilates blood vessels. Take khella daily, containing 100-150 mg of khellin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antiasthmatic RatingRating

    Khella is an antiasthmatic; alleviates asthma symptoms. Take khella daily, containing 100-150 mg of khellin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antilithic (kidney stones) RatingRating

    Khellais an antilithic for kidney stones; it may help to expel kidney stones and prevents kidney stone formation. Take khella daily, containing 100-150 mg of khellin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Diuretic RatingRating

    Khella is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take khella daily, containing 100-150 mg of khellin, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

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    Khella makes the skin sensitive to ultraviolet light; helps skin repigmentation. Apply topically khellin (a topical khella extract) daily, as suggested on the label. Use it with sun or UV radiation.

  • Alopecia RatingRatingRating

    Khella makes the scalp sensitive to ultraviolet light; stimulates hair growth. Apply topically khellin (a topical khella extract) on the bald areas of the scalp and then apply ultraviolet radiation.

Recommended Dosage

Take khella daily, containing 100-150 mg of khellin, in divided doses for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

Do not use during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Side effects: Dizziness, headache, nausea and other gastrointestinal problems, photosensitivity, increased risk of bleeding and rare cases jaundice. AAA

Available Forms

Khella is available in tablet, capsule, tincture and bulk form.

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