🌿 Balloon Vine Powder (Cardiospermum halicacabum) / Mudakathan Powder
🌿 What is Balloon Vine Powder?
Balloon Vine, known as Mudakathan Keerai in Tamil, is an ancient herb used in traditional remedies for general joint comfort and flexibility. The whole plant is sun-dried and powdered.
🌱 Description
Botanical Name: Cardiospermum halicacabum
Type: Herbal leaf & stem powder
Color: Green
Texture: Fine herbal powder
🌍 Habitat & Source
Grows commonly in tropical India along fences, fields, and forest edges. Harvested fresh, shade-dried, and powdered traditionally.
🌟 Traditional Uses
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Traditionally used for joint wellness
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Included in herbal porridges and decoctions
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Used as part of classical herbal blends
🧪 Active Components
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Flavonoids
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Saponins
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Plant-based antioxidants
Note: Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
🍵 Usage
Traditional Use: ½–1 teaspoon mixed with warm water or food preparations as per traditional practice.
English: Balloon Vine Powder, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Powder
Tamil: பாலூன் வைன் தூள் (Balloon Vine Thool)
Telugu: బెలూన్ వైన్ పొడి (Balloon Vine Podi)
Kannada: ಬಲೂನ್ ವೈನ್ ಪುಡಿ (Balloon Vine Pudi)
Malayalam: ബലൂൺ വൈൻ പൊടി (Balloon Vine Podi)
Hindi: बलून वाइन पाउडर (Balloon Vine Powder)
Marathi: बलून वाइन पावडर (Balloon Vine Powder)
Gujarati: બલૂન વાઇન પાવડર (Balloon Vine Powder)
Bengali: ব্যালুন ভাইন গুঁড়ো (Balloon Vine Guro)
Punjabi: ਬਲੂਨ ਵਾਈਨ ਪਾਊਡਰ (Balloon Vine Powder)
Sanskrit: हृदयबीज पिष्ट (Hridaya Beej Pishta)
Urdu: بيلون وائن پاؤڈر (Balloon Vine Powder)
Balloon Vine Powder (Mudakathan) – Nutritional / Mineral Facts & Information
Balloon Vine is a traditional herb known for its naturally rich green leaf profile.
Key Components
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Plant Polysaccharides: Naturally occurring supportive compounds.
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Flavonoids & Saponins: Provide traditional herbal value.
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Calcium & Iron: Present in moderate amounts in leaves.
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Chlorophyll & Green Pigments: Support natural cleansing properties.
⚖️ Suggested Dosage & Use
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Internal: 1 teaspoon mixed with warm water, buttermilk, or soups.
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External: Apply as herbal paste with warm water or oil.
⚠️ Caution
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Begin with small amounts if new to the herb.
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Avoid if allergic to leafy greens.
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Consult professional before use during pregnancy.
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