Overview
Hingota is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for skin disorders. Hingota (Desert Date) is a thorny tree found in dry and arid regions of India. The tree grows up to 20 feet or more. The fruit and seed oil are the main medicinal parts. The oil from seeds is purgative and anthelmintic. The fruit pulp is bitter and used in skin diseases and worm infestations. The bark is used as a fish poison in some regions. The seed oil contains saponins and diosgenin. It is used externally in skin diseases and internally as a purgative. Dose: Oil 5-10 drops; fruit decoction 1-2 tola. Verse: 22.
How Hingota Helps with Skin Disorders
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Hingota has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing skin disorders:
- Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Katu (pungent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Tikshna (sharp)
Other Herbs for Skin Disorders
See all herbs for skin disorders on the Skin Disorders page.
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