Bilva fruit is used in diarrhea, dysentery and Bilva may be described as a cardiac stimulant, which is bitter and pungent in taste. The different parts of the plant and its extracts possess a number of pharmacological properties. Bilva is used as a laxative, astringent and stomachic medication in the case of intermittent fever, a snake bite or fish poisoning.
An extract, namely, Marmelosin, which is isolated from the fruits of the herbal plant and added to formulate the Bilva medication, produces anthelmintic properties against hookworm infection (Nippostrongylus Muris), in the case of animals. This particular extract Marmelosin has been experimented further on Ancylostoma – infected rats and has once again been found to possess significant anti – hookworm properties.
Bilva possesses digestive, astringent and carminative properties; hence this medication is used to effectively help control diarrhea, flatulence, dysentery and constipation. This medication is even used to treat and heal ulcerated intestinal surfaces as well. Bilva also possesses anti – spasmodic and anthelmintic properties that ensure healthy and maximum gut functioning.
Furthermore, Bilva is also known to possess anti – viral, anthelmintic, anti – inflammatory, carminative, febrifuge, hypoglycemic and antibacterial properties. This medication provides an effective treatment against deafness, colitis, Vibrio Cholera, Salmonella and Jaundice.
Lastly, Bilva is used to effectively reduce genotoxicity, blood glucose, hydro peroxides, ceruloplasmin, α-tocopherol and reactive substances, such as plasma Thiobarbituric Acid. This medication is also used to increase Glutathione levels educed by plasma and vitamin C in the case of diabetic patients.
Bilva is available in capsule form and must be taken twice daily after meals either with milk or water or after you have consulted your health care professional. You must be sure to follow the directions on the prescription label carefully and ask your health care professional or pharmacist to explain any part of this medication you do not understand. You must be sure to keep a gap of approximately an hour between Bilva and other allopathic medications. Special care may be required pertaining to the use of this medication in children. You must make sure that Bilva is only administered to children who are 14 years of age and above.
Furthermore, you must also be sure to take Bilva exactly as directed and refrain from taking a greater or lesser quantity of this medication or altogether taking this medication more or less often than prescribed by your health care professional. Be sure that you do not suddenly discontinue this medication without prior confirmation from your health care professional.
Bilva is also used to help in the effective treatment of conjunctivitis, stomatitis, insomnia, seizures, Typhoid, abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, constipation and piles. Bilva oil may also be used as a treatment for deafness
Furthermore, you must speak with your health care professional about the possible risks of using Bilva for your condition and be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses.
Store Bilva in the container it came in, keep the lid tightly closed and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature (between 59 – 86 degrees F or 15 – 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.
Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any Bilva medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. You must speak with your pharmacist or health care professional about the proper disposal of this medication.