Overview
Kanchanara is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for parasites and worms. Best for lymphatic system/glands Worms, gargle with bark liquid for sore throat; bud decoc-tion for cough, bleeding hemorrhoids, hematuria, menorrhagia. Bark emulsified with rice water and ginger for TB, enlargement of neck glands. Barkand ginger paste for TB tumors. Bark decoctionfor ulcer wash, skin diseases, diarrhea. Buds di-arrhea, worms, hemorrhoids, dysentery. Root decoction indigestion, heartburn, gas, malaria,weight loss (anti-fat); flowers with sugar gentlelaxative; Kanchanar guggul TB tumors, ulcers, skin diseases, gonorrhea, edema, increase white Section 3: Therapeutics Chapter 4: Herbology 91blood cells. [Ingredients; kanchanar bark (10 parts): ginger, black pepper, long pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, tejpatra leaves (cassia cinnamon), triphala (1 part of each of the above herbs)]. This is taken every morning with triphala or khadira/ (catechu/ acacia catechu, willd.) decoction.
How Kanchanara Helps with Parasites and Worms
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Kanchanara has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing parasites and worms:
- Taste (Rasa): sweet, bitter, astringent
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- sweet, bitter, astringent
- Dosha Effect
- Pitta & Kapha decreased · Vata increased
- Tissues
- Plasma, blood
- Systems
- Digestive, reproductive
▶ Classical Text References (1 sources)
Kanchanara Gutika [for Gulma/abdominal tumors]: Chandraprabha destroys Vayu, Pitta, and Kapha.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 4: Gutikakalpana (Tablet/Pill Preparations)
Kanchanara Guggulu [for Garandamala, Apachi, Granthi, Bhagandara]: the bark of Kanchanara (Bauhinia variegata) should be taken — ten Pala, as the wise prescribe.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 4: Gutikakalpana (Tablet/Pill Preparations)
Kanchanara Guggulu is the foremost Ayurvedic formulation for thyroid disorders, lymphadenopathy, cysts, and tumors.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 4: Gutikakalpana (Tablet/Pill Preparations)
Verses 6 through 105 describe numerous Vataka and Gutika formulations including: Shri Bahushala Guda, Maricha-adi Gutika, Sanjivanivati, Vyoshadi Gutika, Guda Chatushtyagutika, Vriddhadaru Modaka, Shuran Piradi, Shuran Vataka, Mandura Vataka, Pippali Modaka, Chandraprabha Vati, Kanchanara Guggulu, Yogaraja Guggulu, Kaishora Guggulu, Triphala Guggulu, Gotruradi Guggulu, Triphala Modaka, and Mashadi Modaka — each with their specific ingredients, methods of preparation, dosage, and therapeutic indi
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 7: Vatakakalpana (Tablet Preparations)
Also: Parpata (Fumaria indica), Pundarika (Nelumbo nucifera — white lotus), Patola (Trichosanthes dioica), and Kanchanara (Bauhinia variegata).
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 10: Asavarishta-Sandhanakalpana (Fermented Preparations)
Source: Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 4: Gutikakalpana (Tablet/Pill Preparations); Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 7: Vatakakalpana (Tablet Preparations); Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 10: Asavarishta-Sandhanakalpana (Fermented Preparations)
Safety & Precautions
Safety: No drug–herb interactions are known.
Other Herbs for Parasites and Worms
See all herbs for parasites and worms on the Parasites and Worms 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.