What are the Medicinal Uses of Arrowroot?
As we have already mentioned, roots of the arrow root plant have been in use as a traditional medicine, since several years. It was used to extract out poisons from septic wounds, harmful insect bites etc. Here we are going to talk about arrowroot powder and its uses as medicines. The basic component of arrowroot powder is carbohydrates and it does not contain any protein. This makes it an easily digestible substance. For this reason, its consumption as a substitute for wheat flour is considered as safe for elderly and infants with chronic stomach problems. It also has a mild laxative effect that improves bowel movement. Moreover, calcium present in the arrowroot powder helps to maintain an acid alkali balance in the body. Those patients who require a no protein diet can also eat foods prepared from arrowroot. Arrowroot is mixed with water to prepare a thick paste and is used for weaning infants. This paste can also be used for soothing up the irritation caused by gangrene or smallpox.
