Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Isorhammetin (Isorhamnetin), Quercetin, Kaempferol, alkaloids
- Also Known As
- English: Delphinium
Sanskrit: जडवार
Hindi: जडवार
What is Delphinium (Jadwar / जडवार)?
Delphinium zalil is described as a Himalayan herb growing at 5000-12000 feet elevation. The flowers are yellow, pendulous. It is used in fevers, as an anti-poison herb, and for worm infestations. The plant contains flavonoids including Quercetin and Kaempferol. It is used as a dye plant as well. Dose: 2-5 rattis. Verse ref: page 432.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Jvaraghna (reduces fever)
- Vishaghna (anti-poison)
- Krimighna (anthelmintic)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
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