🌸 The Spade Flower (Orithal Thamarai): Nature, Health Benefits, Medicinal Properties, and Its Role in Psychiatry :-
Introduction
The Spade Flower, known in Tamil as Orithal Thamarai (Hybanthus enneaspermus), is a rare and powerful medicinal herb used in Siddha and Ayurveda. Revered for its rejuvenating, aphrodisiac, and anti-inflammatory properties, it is traditionally used for improving strength, vitality, fertility, and mental well-being.
Modern research highlights its antioxidant, neuroprotective, and adaptogenic functions—making it valuable in mental health, including stress, anxiety, and mood disorders
