Overview

Krishnasariva is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for skin disorders. Krishnasariva (Ichnocarpus frutescens) is described as a dark-colored climbing vine. It should not be confused with the white Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus). It has sweet, bitter taste, is heavy, unctuous, and cold in potency. It is used for blood purification, reducing burning sensations, thirst, and fevers. The plant grows on trees and is found in forests. The vine has a milky latex. Verse refs: page 426.

How Krishnasariva Helps with Skin Disorders

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Krishnasariva has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing skin disorders:

Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet), Tikta (bitter)
Qualities (Guna): Guru (heavy), Snigdha (unctuous)

Other Herbs for Skin Disorders

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Acacia Acacia concinna DC.

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Agarwood Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.

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Alexandrian Laurel Ochrocarpus longifolius Benth. & Hook. f.; Calophyllum inophyllum Linn.

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Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Syn. A. vera Tourn. ex Linn.)

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Alum Potash Alum

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Amla Emblica officinalis

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Annatto Bixa orellana Linn.

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Apamarga Achyranthes aspera Linn.

See all herbs for skin disorders on the Skin Disorders page.

▶ Classical Text References (1 sources)

They are as follows: The Vidarigandhadi Gana consists of: vidari-gandha, vidari, vishvadeva, sahadeva, sahadevi, sariva (Indian sarsaparilla), krishnasariva, jivaka, rishabhaka, mahasaha, kshudrasaha, two brihatis, punarnava, eranda (castor), hansapadi, vrishchikali, and rishabhi (verse 4).
— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 38: Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya - On the Collection of Drugs

They are as follows: The Vidarigandhadi Gana consists of: vidari-gandha, vidari, vishvadeva, sahadeva, sahadevi, sariva (Indian sarsaparilla), krishnasariva, jivaka, rishabhaka, mahasaha, kshudrasaha, two brihatis, punarnava, eranda (castor), hansapadi, vrishchikali, and rishabhi (verse 4).
— Sushruta Samhita, Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya - On the Collection of Drugs

Source: Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 38: Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya - On the Collection of Drugs; Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya - On the Collection of Drugs

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