Overview
Elephant Foot Yam is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for urinary disorders. Gojiha (Elephantopus scaber) is found in India in hilly regions at 4-12 feet elevation. The leaves are large, tongue-shaped, and rough. The root and leaves are used medicinally. It is an important herb for respiratory disorders including cough and asthma. The plant has basal rosette of leaves. The name Gojiha means 'cow's tongue' referring to the shape of the leaves. Antibiotic activity has been reported. Dose: Churna 2-4 tola. Verse: 279-280.
How Elephant Foot Yam Helps with Urinary Disorders
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Elephant Foot Yam has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing urinary disorders:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Other Herbs for Urinary Disorders
See all herbs for urinary disorders on the Urinary Disorders page.
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