Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter, astringent
- Quality (Guna)
- Light, dry
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent
- Dosha Effect
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- Key Constituents
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- Dhatu
- Plasma, blood, fat
- Srotas
- Excretory, circulatory, digestive
What is Daruharidra?
If you have ever wished turmeric worked a little harder on the liver, meet its bitter, thorny cousin. Daruharidra, known in English as Tree Turmeric or Indian Barberry (Berberis aristata), gets its Sanskrit name, meaning "wood turmeric," from the bright yellow roots and trunk that show once the bark of this thorny Himalayan bush is peeled away.
Despite the name, it is a different plant from Turmeric (Haridra). The stem, root and bark are used, and classical texts also know it as Kaliyaka and Darvi. A concentrated extract made by boiling the bark, called Rasanjana (Rasaut), is one of its best-known preparations.
What makes Daruharidra distinctive is that it is a bitter herb with a heating potency. Most bitters cool the body; this one warms, and Ayurveda credits it with a special ability to destroy ama (undigested toxic residue). It is valued as a remarkable remedy for regulating the liver and clearing excess Pitta from the system, and the Bhavaprakash Nighantu highlights its use for eye infections and skin diseases.
Varieties
| Variety | Region | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Berberis aristata DC. | ||
| B. asiatica Roxb. ex DC. | ||
| B. lycium Royle |
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1
Benefits of Daruharidra
Daruharidra tastes bitter (Tikta) and astringent (Kashaya), has a hot potency (Ushna Virya) and a pungent post-digestive effect (Katu Vipaka). Its qualities are light and dry. Together these properties calm Pitta and Kapha while tending to raise Vata. It works mainly on plasma, blood and fat tissue through the circulatory, digestive and excretory channels.
Liver and Digestion
Ayurvedic sources describe Daruharidra as an excellent herb for jaundice, enlarged liver and spleen, and for regulating liver function. The Sharangadhara Samhita lists the juice of Daruharidra as one of the remedies that "conquers jaundice." See liver disorders.
As a bitter tonic and stomachic, it is also used for loss of appetite, chronic dysentery and irritable bowel syndrome. Its light, dry, bitter nature helps burn through the heaviness of ama.
Skin
The Bhavaprakash Nighantu lists it as Kushtha hara, a remover of skin disease. It is indicated for acne, boils, athlete's foot and dry skin. The Sharangadhara Samhita includes "the two Haridras" (turmeric and tree turmeric) in a decoction said to destroy skin disease, and in a buttermilk paste applied for ringworm, itchy eruptions and eczema.
Eyes
Daruharidra is described as Chakshushya, beneficial for the eyes, especially in infections. The Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, uses it in preparations for Pitta-type and blood-type conjunctivitis and other eye disorders. See conjunctivitis.
Blood Sugar
Classically it is Prameha hara, used in urinary and metabolic disorders, and Ayurvedic sources recommend it for diabetes and toxins when combined with twice as much turmeric. Modern research also points to anti-diabetic properties.
Fever and Parasites
It is listed as Jwara hara (antipyretic) and Krimighna (anthelmintic), used for both remittent and intermittent fever and for parasites and worms.
How to Use Daruharidra
Daruharidra is used as a powder, a decoction, a medicated ghee, a paste and an eyewash. The classical texts also use the fresh juice for jaundice and the concentrated bark extract, Rasanjana, for eye and skin work.
| Form | Dose | Best For | When to Take |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder (Churna) | 250 mg to 1 g | Liver, digestion, blood sugar, skin from within | As directed by a practitioner, usually with meals |
| Decoction (Kashaya) | Practitioner guided | Fever, skin disease, Kapha conditions | Usually taken warm |
| Medicated ghee | Practitioner guided | When dryness or Vata needs balancing | Practitioner guided |
| Paste (Lepa) | External | Boils, acne, ringworm, itchy skin | Applied to the affected area |
| Eyewash or collyrium (Anjana) | External, prepared formulas only | Eye infections | Only under supervision |
Vehicle (Anupana): for toxins, body fat and blood sugar, Ayurvedic sources pair Daruharidra with twice as much Turmeric. Charaka Samhita, in the chapter on edema, describes milk prepared with dry ginger and daruharidra. Taking it in ghee softens its drying effect.
Keep the dose small. Small amounts act as a tonic, while large doses become purgative.
Safety & Side Effects
Daruharidra is generally well tolerated in the small amounts Ayurveda recommends, but its hot, light and dry nature means it does not suit everyone.
Who should be careful
- High Vata: because it raises Vata, the classical precaution is to avoid or limit it when Vata is already high, for example with marked dryness, constipation, anxiety or insomnia.
- Tissue deficiency: people who are depleted, underweight or recovering from long illness should use it cautiously, since its drying action can further reduce weakened tissues.
Dose matters
Small amounts work as a bitter tonic. Large doses act as a purgative, so loose stools or cramping are a sign to cut back. The usual powder range is 250 mg to 1 g.
Medications and special situations
Because Daruharidra is used for blood sugar and is described as lowering blood pressure, check with your doctor if you take medication for diabetes or blood pressure, as the effects could add up. Pregnant or nursing women, and anyone with a serious liver condition, should use it only under the guidance of a qualified practitioner. Eye preparations should never be made at home.
Recommended: Start Here
If you want to try Daruharidra today, the simplest starting point is the powder, taken in a small dose.
Start at the low end of the classical range, around 250 mg (roughly a pinch), once or twice a day with food, and do not go above 1 g. For general clearing of toxins and support for the liver and blood sugar, Ayurvedic sources pair it with twice as much Turmeric: for example, a pinch of Daruharidra and two pinches of turmeric stirred into warm water.
If you tend toward dryness or Vata imbalance, take it with a little ghee or warm milk to offset its drying effect. If your issue is heat, oiliness or congestion (Pitta or Kapha), warm water is enough.
Daruharidra is often sold under its English names, Indian Barberry or Berberis aristata.
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Avoid it if you have high Vata or are depleted, and talk to your doctor first if you are pregnant or take diabetes or blood pressure medication.
Daruharidra vs Other Herbs & Supplements
Daruharidra is often confused with turmeric and used alongside other classical bitters. Here is how it compares with herbs it appears with in the classical texts.
| Comparison | Daruharidra | Alternative | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daruharidra vs Turmeric | Tree turmeric: a separate thorny Himalayan shrub, bitter and astringent, prized for the liver, eyes and clearing Pitta | Turmeric (Haridra): a different plant, used together with Daruharidra as "the two Haridras" in classical skin and eye formulas | Not interchangeable. Ayurvedic sources often combine them, with twice as much turmeric, for toxins and blood sugar. |
| Daruharidra vs Guduchi | Bitter, hot and drying; raises Vata | Listed beside Daruharidra in the Sharangadhara Samhita as a juice that conquers jaundice, and in skin and Kapha decoctions | Both appear in the same jaundice and skin formulas. Daruharidra's drying heat makes it less suitable when Vata is high. |
| Daruharidra vs Triphala | A single bitter herb focused on liver, skin and eyes | A three-fruit formula; its juice with honey is another of the Sharangadhara Samhita's jaundice remedies, and it joins Daruharidra in a decoction for skin disease | They are often paired rather than swapped. |
Daruharidra for Specific Populations
Pregnancy & Nursing
Some Ayurvedic sources list Daruharidra for jaundice and vomiting during pregnancy, but that use belongs in the hands of a qualified practitioner. Large doses are purgative, so do not self-treat during pregnancy or while nursing.
Children
The fruit of barberry is described as a mild laxative for children and used for fevers. Children should only take Daruharidra in doses set by a practitioner, well below adult amounts.
Elderly
Older adults often carry more Vata, and Daruharidra is light, dry and Vata raising. Classical precautions advise caution with high Vata and tissue deficiency, so older or frail people should start at the lowest dose (around 250 mg) and consider taking it in ghee or milk.
Athletes
There is no specific guidance on Daruharidra for athletes. Its drying, depleting tendency is the main consideration: people in heavy training who are lean or depleted should use it sparingly, and anyone using it alongside turmeric for body fat should stay within the usual 250 mg to 1 g range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Daruharidra the same as turmeric?
No. Daruharidra means "wood turmeric" or "tree turmeric," named for its yellow roots and trunk, but it is Berberis aristata, a thorny Himalayan shrub. Turmeric is a different plant, though classical texts often use the two together as "the two Haridras."
What is the English name for Daruharidra?
It is called Tree Turmeric or Indian Barberry. Its botanical name is Berberis aristata, and related species such as B. asiatica and B. lycium are also used.
What is Rasanjana?
Rasanjana (also called Rasaut) is a concentrated extract made by boiling the bark of Daruharidra. Classical texts use it for eye conditions, and the Sushruta Samhita includes it in preparations for diseases of vision.
Is Daruharidra heating or cooling?
Heating. Unlike most bitter herbs, which cool, Daruharidra has a hot potency and a pungent post-digestive effect. That is why it can clear ama while still calming Pitta and Kapha.
What does berberine have to do with Daruharidra?
Berberine is the main alkaloid in Daruharidra, along with berbamine and jatrorrhizine. It has strong antimicrobial activity, which is why Daruharidra has a long history of use for eye infections and skin problems.
Can Daruharidra cause diarrhea?
It can in large amounts. Small doses act as a bitter tonic, but large doses are purgative, so stay within 250 mg to 1 g of powder unless a practitioner advises otherwise.
How to Use Daruharidra by Condition
Explore how Daruharidra is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.
▶ Classical Text References (11 sources)
References in Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan
Tikta Gana – group of bitters :त तः पदोल ाय ती वालकोशीर च दनम ् भू न ब न ब कटुका तगरा गु व सकम ् न तमाला वरजनी मु त मूवाट पकम पाठापामागकां यायोगुडू चध वयासकम ् प चमल ू ं महा या यौ वशाल अ त वषावचा Patoli, Trayanti – Gentiana kurroa, Valaka, Usira – Vetiveria zizanioides, Chandana – Sandalwood, Bhunimba – The creat (whole plant) – Andrographis paniculata, Nimba – Neem – Azadirachta indica, Katuka – Picrorhiza kurroa, Tagara – Indian Valerian (root) – Valeriana wallichi, Aguru, Vatsaka – Hol
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Rasabhediyam Tastes, Their
21-24 योषकटवीवरा श ु वड गा त वषाि थराः ह गुस ौवचलाजाजीयवानीधा य च काः नशी ब ृह यौ हपुषा पाठामूलं च के बुकात ् एषां चूण मधु घ ृतं तैलं च सदशांशकम ् स तु भः षोडशगुणैयु तं पीतं नहि त तत ् अ त थौ या दकान ् सवा ोगान यां च त वधान ् ोगकामलाि व वासकासगल हान ् बु मेधा म ृ तकरं स न या ने च द पनम ् Powder of Vyosha- (Trikatu – pepper, long pepper and ginger), Katvi, Vara (Triphala), Shigru (drum stick), Vidanga (False black pepper – Embelia ribes), Ativisha, Sthira (Desmodium gangeticum), Hingu – (A
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Dvividha Upakramaneeya
Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Rasabhediyam Tastes, Their; Dvividha Upakramaneeya
References in Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan
For both these conditions the patient should be administered Vamana (emesis) and Virechana (purgation therapies), followed by Nasya (nasal medication), Anjana (collyriums) and drinking of decoction prepared from Haridra – Turmeric Rhizome – Curcuma Longa, and Daruharidra (Berberis aristata), Katabhi – Celastrus paniculata, Guda- jaggery, Sinduvarita, Nispava, Baspika, Sataparvika, roots of Tanduliyaka, Kukkutanda – hen’s egg and Avalguja – Psoralea corylifolia to relieve the effect of poison.
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Anna Raksha Vidhi
Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Anna Raksha Vidhi
References in Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan
Qualities of doctor: द ः तीथा तशा ाथ टकमा शु च भषक Daksha – Alert, disciplined Shastra – Having detailed knowledge about diseases and treatment.
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Ayushkameeya Adhyaya
Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Ayushkameeya Adhyaya
References in Charaka Samhita
Milk prepared with dry ginger and daruharidra or prepared with shyama, castor root and black pepper, or prepared with cinnamon, devadaru, punarnava and dry ginger;
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 12: Edema Treatment (Shvayathu Chikitsa / श्वयथुचिकित्सा)
Freshly collected amalaki (one tula) should be coarsely pounded added pippali (Piper longum), vidanga (Embelia ribes) and maricha (Piper nigrum) (4 pala each), one pala of each patha(Cissampelos Pareira ), pippalimoola, kramuka chavya (Piper retrofractum), chitraka (Plumbego zylanicum), manjishta (Rubia cordifolia), elvaluka and half pala of each of kushta (Sassurea lappa), daruharidra (Berberis aristata), suraha, sariva (Hemidesmus indicus), indrahva (Holarrhina antidysenterica) and bhadramusta
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 14: Hemorrhoids Treatment (Arsha Chikitsa / अर्शचिकित्सा)
The paste of ingredients like hribera, utpala, lodhra, majitha, chavya chandana, patha, atisa, bilva, dhataki, devadaru, bark of daruharidra, nagaramotha, jatamamsi, musta, yavakshara and chitraka should be made then added 4 times juice of changeri and cooked with ghee as per ghrita siddha.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 14: Hemorrhoids Treatment (Arsha Chikitsa / अर्शचिकित्सा)
Avakpushpi, balamoola, daruharidra, pithavana, gokshuru and adventitious roots of nyagrodha, udumbara and ashvattha (2 pala each drug) these drugs should be added and boiled till one prastha of water remains.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 14: Hemorrhoids Treatment (Arsha Chikitsa / अर्शचिकित्सा)
Two types of haridra (haridra and daruharidra), vacha, kuṣṭha, chitraka, kutaki and musta after mixing in goat's urine are burned and kshara is prepared as per kshara kalpana.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 15: Digestive Disorders Treatment (Grahani Chikitsa / ग्रहणीचिकित्सा)
Source: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 12: Edema Treatment (Shvayathu Chikitsa / श्वयथुचिकित्सा); Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 14: Hemorrhoids Treatment (Arsha Chikitsa / अर्शचिकित्सा); Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 15: Digestive Disorders Treatment (Grahani Chikitsa / ग्रहणीचिकित्सा)
References in Charaka Samhita
Explanation of deliberately moderate exposition: neither overly detailed nor excessively condensed.
— Charaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana — Fundamental Principles, Chapter 4: Six Hundred Evacuatives & Drug Classification (Shadvirechanashatashritiya Adhyaya / शद्विरेचनशताश्रितीय अध्याय)
Detailed description of diseases caused by suppressing each of the 13 urges and their specific treatments: urinary suppression causes bladder pain/dysuria (v.
— Charaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana — Fundamental Principles, Chapter 7: Non-suppressible & Suppressible Natural Urges (Naveganadharaniya Adhyaya / नवेगान्धारणीय अध्याय)
Detailed behavioral profile of fraudulent practitioners.
— Charaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana — Fundamental Principles, Chapter 29: Ten Seats of Life Forces (Dashapranayataneeya Adhyaya / दशप्राणायतनीय अध्याय)
(A detailed treatment of this topic has already been provided in the Sutra Sthana section of the Charaka Samhita.
— Charaka Samhita, Vimana Sthana — Specific Medical Principles, Chapter 3: Epidemics & Community Health (Janapadodhvansaniya Vimana / जनपदोध्वंसनीय विमान)
I shall give a detailed response to your question.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 19: Diarrhea Treatment (Atisara Chikitsa / अतिसारचिकित्सा)
Source: Charaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana — Fundamental Principles, Chapter 4: Six Hundred Evacuatives & Drug Classification (Shadvirechanashatashritiya Adhyaya / शद्विरेचनशताश्रितीय अध्याय); Sutra Sthana — Fundamental Principles, Chapter 7: Non-suppressible & Suppressible Natural Urges (Naveganadharaniya Adhyaya / नवेगान्धारणीय अध्याय); Sutra Sthana — Fundamental Principles, Chapter 29: Ten Seats of Life Forces (Dashapranayataneeya Adhyaya / दशप्राणायतनीय अध्याय); Vimana Sthana — Specific Medical Principles, Chapter 3: Epidemics & Community Health (Janapadodhvansaniya Vimana / जनपदोध्वंसनीय विमान); Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 19: Diarrhea Treatment (Atisara Chikitsa / अतिसारचिकित्सा)
References in Sharangadhara Samhita
Pitamula (Berberis aristata, Indian barberry), Trivrit (Operculina turpethum), Shyama (black Operculina), Pathya (Terminalia chebula, haritaki), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), and Shati (Hedychium spicatum, spiked ginger lily) should be used.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Parishishtam, Chapter 17: Diseases of Hydrocephalus / CSF Accumulation (Shirshambu Roga)
Pitamula (Berberis aristata, Indian barberry), Trivrit (Operculina turpethum), Shyama (black Operculina), Pathya (Terminalia chebula, haritaki), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), and Shati (Hedychium spicatum, spiked ginger lily) should be used.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Parishishtam, Chapter 16: Diseases of Hydrocephalus / CSF Accumulation (Shirshambu Roga)
The methods of Lepa (external applications) and related procedures, a detailed discussion on Shonita (blood), and ophthalmic procedures (Netrakarma) — these constitute the Uttara Khanda.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Purva Khanda, Chapter 1: Paribhashakathana (Definitions)
Verses 10 through 104 describe detailed procedures for the purification (Shodhana) and calcination (Marana) of various metals, minerals, and gems including: Rajata (silver), Tamra (copper), Lauha/Ayas (iron), Naga (lead), Vanga (tin), Yashada (zinc), Mandura (iron oxide/rust), Kamsya (bell-metal), Pittala (brass), Makshika (iron/copper pyrite), Vimala, Tuttha (copper sulphate), Kasisa (green vitriol/iron sulphate), Shilajatu (mineral pitch), Srotanjana, Sphatika (alum), Tankana (borax), Abhraka
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 11: Dhatushodhana-Marana (Purification and Calcination of Metals)
Detailed technique: right leg bent, nozzle lubricated, bladder secured with thread bindings.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Uttara Khanda, Chapter 5: Sneha Basti Vidhi (Oil Enema Therapy)
Source: Sharangadhara Samhita, Parishishtam, Chapter 17: Diseases of Hydrocephalus / CSF Accumulation (Shirshambu Roga); Parishishtam, Chapter 16: Diseases of Hydrocephalus / CSF Accumulation (Shirshambu Roga); Purva Khanda, Chapter 1: Paribhashakathana (Definitions); Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 11: Dhatushodhana-Marana (Purification and Calcination of Metals); Uttara Khanda, Chapter 5: Sneha Basti Vidhi (Oil Enema Therapy)
References in Sharangadhara Samhita
Triphala, Mustaka (Cyperus rotundus), Khadira (Acacia catechu), Nimba (Azadirachta indica), the two Haridras (turmeric and tree turmeric), Patola (Trichosanthes dioica), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Katuka (Picrorhiza kurroa), and Vidanga (Embelia ribes) — this decoction destroys Kushtha (skin diseases).
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 2: Kvathakalpana (Decoction Preparations)
Source: Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 2: Kvathakalpana (Decoction Preparations)
References in Sharangadhara Samhita
In Kamala (jaundice): the juice of Triphala taken with honey, or the juice of Daruharidra (Berberis aristata), or the juice of Nimba (Azadirachta indica), or the juice of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) — any of these, when consumed, conquers jaundice.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 1: Svarasadikalpana (Svarasa, Kalka, Kvatha, etc.)
Punarnavadi Kvatha: Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Nimba (Azadirachta indica), Vasa (Adhatoda vasica), Patola (Trichosanthes dioica), Nidigdhika (Solanum xanthocarpum), Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Shunthi (dry ginger), and Daruharidra (Berberis aristata) — this decoction alleviates Kapha disorders.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 2: Kvathakalpana (Decoction Preparations)
Also: Chavika (Piper retrofractum), Hapusha (Juniperus communis — juniper), Dhanya (Coriandrum sativum), Kramuka (Areca catechu — betel nut), Katuki/Katurohhini (Picrorhiza kurroa), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Triphala — Haritaki, Bibhitaka, Amalaki — Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata), Devadaru (Cedrus deodara), and the two Nishas — Haridra (Curcuma longa) and Daruharidra (Berberis aristata).
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 10: Asavarishta-Sandhanakalpana (Fermented Preparations)
Kaliyaka (the heartwood of Daruharidra) is rich in berberine, a proven antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory alkaloid.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Uttara Khanda, Chapter 11: Lepa Vidhi (Topical Paste Application)
Seeds of Prapunnata (Cassia tora), Vakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia), mustard (Sarshapa, Brassica nigra), sesame (Tila), Kushtha (Saussurea lappa), Nisha Dvaya (turmeric and Daruharidra), and Musta (Cyperus rotundus), ground with buttermilk (Takra) -- by this paste application, Dadru (ringworm), Karandu (itchy eruptions), and Vicharchika (eczema) are destroyed.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Uttara Khanda, Chapter 11: Lepa Vidhi (Topical Paste Application)
Source: Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 1: Svarasadikalpana (Svarasa, Kalka, Kvatha, etc.); Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 2: Kvathakalpana (Decoction Preparations); Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 10: Asavarishta-Sandhanakalpana (Fermented Preparations); Uttara Khanda, Chapter 11: Lepa Vidhi (Topical Paste Application)
References in Sushruta Samhita
Gundra, rice, shaivala (aquatic moss), shailabheda, daruharidra (tree turmeric), ela (cardamom), utpala (blue lotus), rodhra, abhra (mica), lotus petal, sugar, darbha (sacred grass), tala (palmyra), rodhra, vetasa (cane), and padmaka.
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 10: Pittabhishyanda Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Pitta-type Conjunctivitis)
With honey, conch shell, Nepali-origin herb, daruharidra (tree turmeric), and saindhava.
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 12: Raktabhishyanda Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Blood-type Conjunctivitis)
With sugarcane, honey, sugar, breast milk, daruharidra (tree turmeric), madhuka (licorice), and saindhava — seka (irrigation) and anjana are beneficial here, and ashchyotana (eye drops) with sour substances.
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 12: Raktabhishyanda Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Blood-type Conjunctivitis)
With kashmari (Gmelina) flowers, madhuka (licorice), daruharidra (tree turmeric), lodhra, and rasanjana (Berberis extract).
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 17: Drishtigata Roga Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Diseases of Vision / Drishti Roga)
Source: Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 10: Pittabhishyanda Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Pitta-type Conjunctivitis); Uttara Tantra, Chapter 12: Raktabhishyanda Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Blood-type Conjunctivitis); Uttara Tantra, Chapter 17: Drishtigata Roga Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Diseases of Vision / Drishti Roga)
References in Sushruta Samhita
Gundra, rice, shaivala (aquatic moss), shailabheda, daruharidra (tree turmeric), ela (cardamom), utpala (blue lotus), rodhra, abhra (mica), lotus petal, sugar, darbha (sacred grass), tala (palmyra), rodhra, vetasa (cane), and padmaka.
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 10: Pittabhishyanda Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Pitta-type Conjunctivitis)
With honey, conch shell, Nepali-origin herb, daruharidra (tree turmeric), and saindhava.
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 12: Raktabhishyanda Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Blood-type Conjunctivitis)
With sugarcane, honey, sugar, breast milk, daruharidra (tree turmeric), madhuka (licorice), and saindhava — seka (irrigation) and anjana are beneficial here, and ashchyotana (eye drops) with sour substances.
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 12: Raktabhishyanda Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Blood-type Conjunctivitis)
With kashmari (Gmelina) flowers, madhuka (licorice), daruharidra (tree turmeric), lodhra, and rasanjana (Berberis extract).
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 17: Drishtigata Roga Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Diseases of Vision / Drishti Roga)
River-born shimbi (legumes), trikatu as anjana, manashila (realgar), the two nisha (turmeric and daruharidra), and yashikidrava.
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 17: Drishtigata Roga Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Diseases of Vision / Drishti Roga)
Source: Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 10: Pittabhishyanda Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Pitta-type Conjunctivitis); Uttara Tantra, Chapter 12: Raktabhishyanda Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Blood-type Conjunctivitis); Uttara Tantra, Chapter 17: Drishtigata Roga Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Diseases of Vision / Drishti Roga)
References in Sushruta Samhita
Its detailed exposition will follow in one hundred and twenty chapters.
— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 1: Vedotpatti Adhyaya - Origin of Ayurveda
Detailed qualifications for a medical student — encompassing moral character, intellectual capacity, physical attributes, and emotional resilience.
— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 2: Shishyopanayaniya Adhyaya - Initiation of the Student
Detailed pedagogy for teaching medical texts — oral recitation method with precise rules for pronunciation and deportment.
— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 3: Adhyayana Sampradaniya Adhyaya - Method of Study and Teaching
Detailed operative protocol: patient positioning (facing east), surgeon facing west, pre-operative rituals, avoidance of vital structures, direction of incision, and wound sizing.
— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 5: Agropaharaniya Adhyaya - Surgical Instruments and Procedures
Detailed specifications for each instrument category with dimensions in angula (finger-breadths, ~0.
— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 7: Yantra Vidhi Adhyaya - Blunt Instruments
Source: Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 1: Vedotpatti Adhyaya - Origin of Ayurveda; Sutra Sthana, Chapter 2: Shishyopanayaniya Adhyaya - Initiation of the Student; Sutra Sthana, Chapter 3: Adhyayana Sampradaniya Adhyaya - Method of Study and Teaching; Sutra Sthana, Chapter 5: Agropaharaniya Adhyaya - Surgical Instruments and Procedures; Sutra Sthana, Chapter 7: Yantra Vidhi Adhyaya - Blunt Instruments
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