Khella Baldi

Khella Baldi

• What Is It?

  • Also known as Ammi Visnaga.

  • An herb indigenous to the Mediterranean region of North Africa, Asia, and Europe.

• How Does It Work in the Body, Usage, and Evidence?

  • It has been known to treat renal colic and coronary insufficiency.

  • Its flavonoid content is the main ingredient for its antioxidant properties.

  • Studies have shown its use in the treatment of mild obstruction of the respiratory tract in asthma or spastic bronchitis and post-op removal of kidney stones.

  • It has also been used to dilate bronchial, urinary, and blood vessels without affecting blood pressure.

  • Infusion of the aerial parts have been used to treat headaches.

  • In its use in kidney disorders, it is commonly coupled with Khellin and Visnagin which are major properties of Khella Baldi.

    • These have been shown to prevent renal epithelial cell damage caused by oxalate and calcium oxalate monohydrate crystals. It achieves this through increasing urinary pH and citrate concentration thus preventing oxalate formation.

  • In antispasmodic and vasodilating effects.

    • Contains properties that inhibits the contractile responses that mediate by Ca entry through L-type Ca channels and at high concentrations along with interfering with other sites involved with vascular smooth muscle contraction.

    • Can treat angina pectoris due to peripheral and coronary vasodilator according to several research studies.

    • Vasodilating effects are attributed to Khellin and Visnadin which have calcium antagonistic properties.

      • Calcium is used for vasoconstriction.

  • Hair loss.

    • In a study, topical Khella Baldi has been used to increase in arterial and arteriolar activity which increased microcirculatory flow.

    • Leading to less hair loss.

• Dosage:

  • Daily recommended doses range from 0.05 to 0.15 g.

• Adverse Effects:

  • Advised to be avoided during pregnancy.

  • Also advised that people receiving Khella treatment are not exposed to direct sunlight.

• Interactions:

  • No studies have shown any adverse effects with Khella but more studies have to be done in order to make this conclusion.