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Dodder for Parasites and Worms

Sanskrit: अमरवल्ली | Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.

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

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Overview

Dodder is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for parasites and worms. Dodder (Amarvela) is the rootless orange vine Ayurveda calls Akashbel, sky-grown. Bitter, cold, Pitta-cooling: 10-20ml juice clears Krimi, scalp, and skin.

How Dodder Helps with Parasites and Worms

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

  • Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
  • Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)

Other Herbs for Parasites and Worms

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Agarwood Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.
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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.

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

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.