Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Justicidin alkaloids, Lignans
- Also Known As
- English: Water Willow
Sanskrit: वाटी पिप्पली, पिप्पल्याभ
Hindi: पिपली बूटी
What is Justicia / Kalmegha variety (वाटी पिप्पली / जस्टिसिया)?
Vati Pippali (Justicia procumbens) is a small herb described under the Parpata section. It resembles a small Pippali (long pepper) in appearance. It is used for cough and respiratory disorders. Several related species are also listed including J. diffusa Wild.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Kasahara (anti-tussive)
- Shwasahara (anti-asthmatic)
- Kaphahara (alleviates Kapha)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
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