Clematis

(Clematis)
Sanskrit: मोरवेल • Botanical: Clematis gouriana Roxb.

Clematis gouriana is a climbing plant found in forest areas. The leaves and stems are used medicinally. It has sharp, pungent properties and is used for reducing swellings and pain relief. Applied externally as a paste. Verse ref: page 437.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Pungent (Katu), Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Sharp (Tikshna)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Protoanemonin, essential oils
Also Known As
English: Clematis
Sanskrit: मोरवेल
Hindi: मोरवेल

What is Clematis (Morvel / मोरवेल)?

Clematis gouriana is a climbing plant found in forest areas. The leaves and stems are used medicinally. It has sharp, pungent properties and is used for reducing swellings and pain relief. Applied externally as a paste. Verse ref: page 437.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Shothahara (reduces swelling)
  • Vedanasthapana (analgesic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Clematis by Condition

Explore how Clematis is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Clematis for Inflammation

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