Overview
Cat's Tail is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for urinary disorders. Gond Pater (Typha angustata) is the narrow-leaved cat's tail or bulrush found in marshy areas. It is briefly mentioned with limited medicinal description.
How Cat's Tail Helps with Urinary Disorders
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Cat's Tail has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing urinary disorders:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Also Known As
- English: Cat's Tail, Bulrush
Sanskrit: गोंदपटेर
Hindi: गोंदपटेर
Other Herbs for Urinary Disorders
See all herbs for urinary disorders on the Urinary Disorders 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.