Overview
Kakajanghaa is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for inflammation. Kakajanghaa (Leea hirta) is described as a shrub with spreading leaves. The root is used medicinally. It is described as primarily useful as an anti-poison (Vishaghna) herb. The plant has compound leaves. It also helps in reducing swellings. Verse ref: page 442.
How Kakajanghaa Helps with Inflammation
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Kakajanghaa has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing inflammation:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Tannins, terpenoids
- Also Known As
- English: Kakajanghaa
Sanskrit: काकजंघा
Hindi: काकजंघा
Other Herbs for Inflammation
See all herbs for inflammation on the Inflammation page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.