Black Stone Flower
Category : Herbs
Black Stone Flower is a unique, aromatic ingredient used in South Asian cooking. In Urdu/Hindi, it’s called “Kalpasi” or “Dagad Phool”. Despite the name, it’s not actually a flower but a type of lichen (a combination of fungus and algae) that grows on rocks and tree bark.
Uses of Black Stone Flower
- Anti-inflammatory purpose
- Wound healing (in some traditional practices)
- Black stone flower is traditionally used to support digestion,
- Relieve bloating, and improve metabolism;
- It has antibacterial and antifungal properties that help fight minor infections;
- It aids respiratory health by easing cough, cold, and asthma symptoms;
- Its anti-inflammatory effects help reduce pain and swelling;
- It is believed to purify the blood in traditional medicine systems;
- It may assist in managing fever;
- It is also widely used in cooking (like biryani and spice blends) for its aroma along with added health benefits.