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Agarwood for Parasites and Worms

Sanskrit: अगरु | Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.

How Agarwood helps with Parasites and Worms according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

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Overview

Agarwood is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for parasites and worms. Agarwood is Krimija, the resinous heartwood born of fungal infection. Hot, bitter, and pungent, it calms Vata-Kapha, eases Hridroga, asthma, and stubborn skin disease.

How Agarwood Helps with Parasites and Worms

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Agarwood has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing parasites and worms:

  • Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
  • Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Katu (pungent)
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Tikshna (sharp)

Other Herbs for Parasites and Worms

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Arani Premna integrifolia Linn.
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Ailanthus Ailanthus excelsa Roxb.
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Ajwain Trachyspermum ammi syn. Trachyapermum copticum, Carum copticum/roxburghianum/ajowan, Ptychotis ajowan
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Alum Potash Alum
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Apamarga Achyranthes aspera Linn.
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Asclepias Asclepias curassavica Linn.
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Ativisha Aconitum heterophyllum Wall.
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Baheda Terminalia belerica Roxb.

See all herbs for parasites and worms on the Parasites and Worms page.

▶ Classical Text References (1 sources)
  • Hridroga (heart diseases)
  • Kasa (cough)
  • Shwasa (asthma)
  • Vamana (vomiting)
  • Kushtha (skin diseases)
  • Vataroga (diseases of Vata)
  • Krimi (worms — ironically, the resin forms due to fungal infection)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.