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Chavya for Hemorrhoids & Piles

Sanskrit: चव्य | Piper chaba Hunter; Piper officinarum Cas. D.C.

How Chavya helps with Hemorrhoids & Piles according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

Overview

Chavya is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for hemorrhoids & piles. A climbing shrub of tropical forests. Dried stem is used medicinally. Properties similar to Pippali but more pungent and drying. Part of Panchakola group.

How Chavya Helps with Hemorrhoids & Piles

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Chavya has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing hemorrhoids & piles:

  • Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
  • Taste (Rasa): Katu (pungent)
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Pungent (Katu)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
Sanskrit: चव्य, चविका
Hindi: चव, चव्य, चविका

What the Classical Texts Say

  • Arsha (hemorrhoids)
  • Gulma (abdominal tumors)
  • Shula (colic)
  • Krimi (worms)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1

Other Herbs for Hemorrhoids & Piles

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Arani Premna integrifolia Linn.
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Danti Baliospermum montanum Muell.
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Haritaki Terminalia chebula Retz.
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Himalayan Cedar Cedrus deodara (Roxb.) Loud.
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Arka Calotropis procera (Ait.) R.Br.
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Snuhi Euphorbia tirucalli Linn.

See all herbs for hemorrhoids & piles on the Hemorrhoids & Piles 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.