Gisekia

(Gisekia)
Sanskrit: पाषाणभेदी • Botanical: Gisekia pharnaceoides Linn.

Gisekia (Pashanabhedi variety) is mentioned toward the end of the Karpuradi Varga. The plant is found in dry regions of India. It is a small herb with fleshy leaves. The plant contains oxalic acid and is used in urinary disorders as a lithotriptic (stone-breaking agent). It has bitter and astringent taste with cooling potency.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
English: Gisekia
Sanskrit: पाषाणभेदी
Hindi: पाषाणभेदी

What is Gisekia (Pashanabhedi variety / पाषाणभेदी)?

Gisekia (Pashanabhedi variety) is mentioned toward the end of the Karpuradi Varga. The plant is found in dry regions of India. It is a small herb with fleshy leaves. The plant contains oxalic acid and is used in urinary disorders as a lithotriptic (stone-breaking agent). It has bitter and astringent taste with cooling potency.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Mutrala (diuretic)
  • Ashmari-bhanjana (lithotriptic / stone-breaking)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Gisekia by Condition

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

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Gisekia for Male Sexual Health

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