Bloodflower: Benefits, Uses & Dosage

Sanskrit: kaknaafaa Botanical: As-clepiasCurassavica, Linn.

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Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
astringent
Tissues
Plasma, blood, muscle, reproductiveSystems: Circulatory, respiratory, excretory, reproductive

What is BloodFlower?

Organic muscular system (especially heart and blood vessels), dysentery hemorrhoids, gon-orrhea.

Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology

Ayurvedic Properties (Energetics)

PropertyValue
Rasa (Taste)astringent
Tissues (Dhatu)Plasma, blood, muscle, reproductiveSystems: Circulatory, respiratory, excretory, reproductive

Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology

Therapeutic Actions

  • Root purgative
  • emetic
  • styptic

Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology

Preparation & Usage

Forms: Juice, powder

Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology

Precautions & Contraindications

  • Difficult breathing, vomiting

Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology

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.