{"id":155645,"date":"2022-02-10T14:30:38","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T09:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=155645"},"modified":"2026-03-02T09:56:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T09:56:36","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-stone-flower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-stone-flower\/","title":{"rendered":"Stone Flower (Kalpasi): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects &amp; More!"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">\n<\/head><body><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d7ba48eb189\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d7ba48eb189\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-stone-flower\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-stone-flower\/#Properties_of_Stone_Flower\" >Properties of Stone Flower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-stone-flower\/#Potential_Uses_of_Stone_Flower\" >Potential Uses of Stone Flower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-stone-flower\/#How_to_Use_Stone_Flower\" >How to Use Stone Flower?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-stone-flower\/#Precautions_to_Take_with_Stone_Flower\" >Precautions to Take with Stone Flower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-stone-flower\/#Interactions_with_Other_Drugs\" >Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-stone-flower\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-stone-flower\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/channel-health-talk\"\n       class=\"pe-healthtalk-banner\"\n       style=\"position:relative; display:block; margin:10px; border-radius:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #117B77; overflow:hidden;\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:2px; height:50%; background:#10847e;\"><\/span>\n        <img alt=\"Join Health Talk by PharmEasy on WhatsApp\"\n             src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PEhealthtalk-1.png\"\n             style=\"width:100%; display:block; border-radius:10px;\">\n    <\/a>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stone flower, also known as Parmelia perlata, belongs to the family Parmeliaceae. It is a perennial lichen found on dead wood or rocks in the temperate Himalayas<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pcimh.gov.in\/show_content.php?lang=1&amp;level=1&amp;ls_id=56&amp;lid=54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>. It is frequently used as a spice for flavouring food items<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.13005\/bbra\/2587\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Names Of Stone Flower<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also known as <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Charela, Chhadila and Chharila Hindi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rock moss or Stone Flower English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dagad phool in Marathi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chhadila in Urdu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silapuspa or Sitasiva in Sanskrit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chhadilo, Patthar Phool in Gujarati<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kalpashee in Tamil <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chhadila in Punjabi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ratipuvvu in Telugu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shailaj in Bengali<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Properties_of_Stone_Flower\"><\/span><strong>Properties of Stone Flower<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>It may have wound healing properties <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may show analgesic activity (pain relieving) for the liver, stomach, and uterus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It helps with its anthelmintic activity against worms.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may have antimicrobial properties<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/265177698_Silibinin_Inhibits_Proliferation_Induces_Apoptosis_and_Causes_Cell_Cycle_Arrest_in_Human_Gastric_Cancer_MGC803_Cells_Via_STAT3_Pathway_Inhibition\">4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may show carminative (relieving flatulence) activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may have astringent properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may have mild laxative properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may show diuretic activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may have sedative properties<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7897\/2277-4343.07138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potential_Uses_of_Stone_Flower\"><\/span><strong>Potential Uses of Stone Flower<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Potential Uses of Stone Flower For Antiulcer Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Peptic-Ulcer-375x267.webp\" alt=\"Peptic Ulcer\" class=\"wp-image-255417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Peptic-Ulcer-375x267.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Peptic-Ulcer-1024x728.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Peptic-Ulcer-768x546.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Peptic-Ulcer-1536x1092.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Peptic-Ulcer-2048x1456.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Peptic-Ulcer-480x341.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Peptic-Ulcer-675x480.webp 675w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Peptic-Ulcer-150x107.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The ethanolic extract of stone flower exhibited significant gastroprotective potential against alcohol, aspirin, cold restraint, and pyloric ligation-induced gastric ulcer in a rat model<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7897\/2277-4343.07138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>. However, this study was conducted on animals, not humans. Therefore, we require more human studies to suggest the benefits of stone flower in managing gastric ulcers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Potential Uses of Stone Flower For Antidiabetic Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/19144956\/Diabetes-375x223.jpg\" alt=\"diabetes\" class=\"wp-image-167279\" style=\"width:393px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/19144956\/Diabetes-375x223.jpg 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/19144956\/Diabetes-480x285.jpg 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/19144956\/Diabetes.jpg 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The aqueous extract of stone flower in a study, when administered to rats, exhibited significant antidiabetic activity. It reduced the haemoglobin A1C (HbA1C level), fasting blood glucose (FBG), increased plasma <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/molecules\/human-insulin-7867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">insulin<\/a> level and normalised glucose metabolising enzymes\u2019 activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may also considerably improved serum lipid profile by decreasing low-density lipoprotein (LDL), very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), cholesterol, serum triglyceride, phospholipids, free fatty acids and possibly increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) level<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7897\/2277-4343.07138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p><div id=\"sfa_container_155645\" class=\"sfa_container\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"sfa_overlay\"><\/div><button id=\"sfa_btn_155645\" class=\"sfa_btn\">Show Full Article<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The methanolic extract of stone flower also was studied to exhibit significant blood glucose-lowering potential in the oral glucose tolerance test, noteworthy free radical scavenging activity and \u00ce\u00b1-glucosidase inhibitory activity in a rat model<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7897\/2277-4343.07138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>. However, this information is insufficient, and we require large-scale human trials to provide the benefits of stone flower in humans for its anti-diabetic effect. Diabetes is a serious health problem; hence, a proper diagnosis and treatment are needed, thus please consult a qualified doctor for proper advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Potential Uses of Stone Flower For Antioxidant Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-2-375x250.webp\" alt=\"Kalpasi\" class=\"wp-image-261646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-2-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-2-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-2-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-2-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-2-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-2-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-2-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-2.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In studies, the ethanolic extract of the stone flower exhibited significant antioxidant potential and a good free radical scavenging effect. In addition, the methanolic extract of the stone flower in a study showed noteworthy antioxidant activity when tested in phosphomolybdenum reduction and 2,2-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7897\/2277-4343.07138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>. These claims may need further research to establish their effect on humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Potential Uses of Stone Flower For Cytotoxic Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anti-cancer-375x250.webp\" alt=\"cancer\" class=\"wp-image-261372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anti-cancer-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anti-cancer-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anti-cancer-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anti-cancer-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anti-cancer-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anti-cancer-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anti-cancer-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anti-cancer-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anti-cancer.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The methanolic extract of the stone flower was found to have cytotoxic activity and exhibited antiproliferation against colon cancer cell lines in studies<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7897\/2277-4343.07138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>. However these studies were performed on animals and human studies will be needed to understand a similar impact on humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Potential Uses of Stone Flower For Hypolipidaemic Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/2019\/11\/28170609\/Recommended-Cholesterol-Levels-2-300x176.jpg\" alt=\"Cholesterol normal range\" class=\"wp-image-6837\" style=\"width:368px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/2019\/11\/28170609\/Recommended-Cholesterol-Levels-2-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/2019\/11\/28170609\/Recommended-Cholesterol-Levels-2-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/2019\/11\/28170609\/Recommended-Cholesterol-Levels-2-1024x602.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/2019\/11\/28170609\/Recommended-Cholesterol-Levels-2-810x476.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/2019\/11\/28170609\/Recommended-Cholesterol-Levels-2-1140x671.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The methanolic extract of the stone flower exhibited significant hypolipidaemic activity when tested by an in-vitro anticholesterol assay<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7897\/2277-4343.07138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>. However, these effects need to be ascertained by more research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Potential Uses of Stone Flower For Antibacterial Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-375x250.webp\" alt=\"Kalpasi\" class=\"wp-image-261647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kalpasi.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The acetone, ethyl acetate, and methanolic extract of the stone flower was studied to have significant antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. In addition, studies show the hydro-alcoholic extract of the stone flower was found to be significantly active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus cereus, Proteus vulgaris, Escherichia coli, S. aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Corynebacterium xerosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The antibacterial potential of stone flower might be due to the presence of usnic acid<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7897\/2277-4343.07138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>. The methanolic extract of the stone flower also exhibited significant antibacterial activity against some Gram-positive foodborne bacteria. The aqueous-methanolic extract of the stone flower was also effective against P. aeruginosa, B. cereus, E. coli, Bacillus pumilus, S. aureus, Citrobacter freundii, K. pneumonia, and Streptococcus pneumoniae<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7897\/2277-4343.07138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Potential Uses of Stone Flower For Antiviral Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/infection-375x250.webp\" alt=\"infection\" class=\"wp-image-252296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/infection-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/infection-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/infection-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/infection-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/infection-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/infection-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/infection-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/infection-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/infection-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The polysaccharide fraction of the stone flower was investigated for cytotoxicity on cell lines, and it was found to possess specific antiviral potential against the yellow fever virus that attacks the viral envelope<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7897\/2277-4343.07138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Stone flowers might aid in cough. Other than its anti-ulcer and anti-oxidant nature, the Stone flower is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that might keep the cough-causing bacteria at bay.<\/p>\n<cite><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-rajeev-singh-70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Potential Uses of Stone Flower For Hepatoprotective Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/liver-375x250.webp\" alt=\"liver\" class=\"wp-image-255428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/liver-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/liver-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/liver-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/liver-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/liver-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/liver-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/liver-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/liver-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/liver-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The aqueous slurry of stone flower exhibited significant hepatoprotective activity when investigated in a rat model<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7897\/2277-4343.07138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>. However these studies are conducted on animals and not much evidence is available for its effect on humans. Please consult a doctor for treatment of liver-related issues and do not self-medicate.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Potential Uses of Stone Flower For Antiurolithiatic Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kidney-health-375x241.webp\" alt=\"kidney health\" class=\"wp-image-252297\" style=\"width:387px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kidney-health-375x241.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kidney-health-1024x657.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kidney-health-768x493.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kidney-health-1536x985.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kidney-health-2048x1314.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kidney-health-480x308.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kidney-health-748x480.webp 748w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kidney-health-150x96.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The hydro-alcoholic extract of stone flower exhibited significant antiurolithiatic (reduced formation of crystallizing salts) activity when tested in an in-vitro model<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7897\/2277-4343.07138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though there are studies that show the potential use of stone flower in various conditions, but these are insufficient and there is a need of further studies to establish the true extent of the benefits of stone flowers on human health.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Use Stone flowers to liven up your relationship with your lover! Stone flower extracts may also be used as an aphrodisiac to improve libido in addition to their other medical uses.<\/p>\n<cite><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-siddharth-gupta-73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Stone_Flower\"><\/span><strong>How to Use Stone Flower?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stone flower can be used in the following forms:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Stone flower can be used in the dose of 1 to 3 gm<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pcimh.gov.in\/show_content.php?lang=1&amp;level=1&amp;ls_id=56&amp;lid=54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is used as a spice in food items to enhance the taste and flavour<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.13005\/bbra\/2587\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may consult your Ayurvedic physician for the form and dosage. In addition, we advise you to not replace or quit your current medications with any herbal preparations made from cardamom without talking to a physician or an Ayurvedic doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-benefits-side-effects-precautions-nutritional-value-of-tejpatta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tejpatta (Bay Leaf): Benefits, Side Effects, Nutritional Value &amp; More<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precautions_to_Take_with_Stone_Flower\"><\/span><strong>Precautions to Take with Stone Flower<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no major side effects reported with the use of stone flower, but you must consult your doctor if you experience any side effects.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-nutritional-value-of-kachnar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kachnar Uses, Benefits &amp; Nutritional Value<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interactions_with_Other_Drugs\"><\/span><strong>Interactions with Other Drugs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is not much information available on how stone flower interacts with other medications. Hence, patients should consult a doctor before taking stone flower if they take any other drug or supplement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Researchers believe that due to its anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory nature, the Stone flower might be helpful in conditions such as conjunctivitis (inflammation of the outer layer of the eyelid).<\/p>\n<cite><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-smita-barode--74\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Smita Barode, B.A.M.S, M.S.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-precautions-of-chandraprabha-vati\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chandraprabha Vati \u2013 Uses, Benefits, Side Effects &amp; Precautions<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1692261595282\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is Dagad phool?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Stone Flower in Marathi is known as Dagad phool<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pcimh.gov.in\/show_content.php?lang=1&amp;level=1&amp;ls_id=56&amp;lid=54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1692261600880\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can stone flower be consumed during breastfeeding?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no evidence of the effect of its consumption during pregnancy; therefore, you should ask your doctor before consuming it.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1692261606685\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is stone flower useful for yellow fever?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Stone flower might be beneficial in the management of yellow fever. Yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes and is a tropical viral disease that affects the kidneys and liver, which causes jaundice and fever. Stone flower might be able to inhibit the yellow fever virus primarily because of its antiviral activity<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7897\/2277-4343.07138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0The data from studies on the effect of stone flowers on humans is insufficient thus it should be taken under the supervision of a doctor.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1692261611831\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is stone flower good for controlling diabetes?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Stone flower might be helpful in controlling diabetes as it was found to reduce the HbA1C level, FBG, increase insulin level and normalise glucose metabolising enzymes activity<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7897\/2277-4343.07138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0However, you should consult a doctor for treatment of diabetes and conditions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1692261617638\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is stone flower good for skin disease?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Stone flower might be helpful for the management of skin disease as it is mentioned in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India that it is therapeutically useful in kustha (skin diseases)<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7897\/2277-4343.07138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>. Consult a dermatologist for proper advise.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1692261623935\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can the stone flower relieve a headache?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The smoke of stone flower is helpful in relieving headaches<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/265177698_Silibinin_Inhibits_Proliferation_Induces_Apoptosis_and_Causes_Cell_Cycle_Arrest_in_Human_Gastric_Cancer_MGC803_Cells_Via_STAT3_Pathway_Inhibition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1692261629964\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I consume stone flower during pregnancy?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no such evidence of the effects of its consumption during pregnancy; therefore, you should ask your doctor before consuming it.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Health MOF, Welfare F. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part 1 2001;3:129\u201330. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/pcimh.gov.in\/show_content.php?lang=1&amp;level=1&amp;ls_id=56&amp;lid=54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/pcimh.gov.in\/show_content.php?lang=1&amp;level=1&amp;ls_id=56&amp;lid=54<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leela K, Anchana Devi C. Isolation, Purification and Application of Secondary Metabolites From Lichen Parmelia Perlata. Biosci Biotechnol Res Asia 2017;14:1413\u201328. Available from:<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.13005\/bbra\/2587\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.13005\/bbra\/2587<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goyal PK, Verma SK, Sharma AK. PHARMACOLOGICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL ASPECTS OF LICHEN PARMELIA PERLATA: A REVIEW. Int J Res Ayurveda Pharm 2016;7:102\u20137. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7897\/2277-4343.07138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7897\/2277-4343.07138<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farooq A, Waheed U. Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences. Asian J Biol Life Sci 2012:72\u20135. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/265177698_Silibinin_Inhibits_Proliferation_Induces_Apoptosis_and_Causes_Cell_Cycle_Arrest_in_Human_Gastric_Cancer_MGC803_Cells_Via_STAT3_Pathway_Inhibition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/265177698_Silibinin_Inhibits_Proliferation_Induces_Apoptosis_and_Causes_Cell_Cycle_Arrest_in_Human_Gastric_Cancer_MGC803_Cells_Via_STAT3_Pathway_Inhibition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer<\/em><\/strong><em>: The information provided here is for educational\/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. 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