Overview
Arka is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for weakness & debility. Arkpushpi (Holostemma rheedianum) is a large climbing plant found in peninsular India. The root tubers are the medicinal part. It is used as a rejuvenative and is considered an excellent tonic for vision. The sweetish tuber is eaten raw and used as medicine. Found in the Western Ghats and southern regions of India.
How Arka Helps with Weakness & Debility
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Arka has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing weakness & debility:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet)
- Qualities (Guna): Guru (heavy), Snigdha (unctuous)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Saponins, Glycosides, Mucilage
- Also Known As
- English: Holostemma
Sanskrit: अर्कपुष्पी, जीवन्ती
Hindi: छिरदोरी, डोरीबेल
Other Herbs for Weakness & Debility
See all herbs for weakness & debility on the Weakness & Debility 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.