Overview
Lakshmana is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for fertility & conception. Lakshmana (identified as Ipomoea sepiaria) is a highly revered herb in Ayurveda for promoting fertility and conception (Garbhasthapana). The text mentions multiple possible identifications: Ipomoea sepiaria (Convolvulaceae), Atropa mandragora (Solanaceae), Smithia geminiflora (Leguminosae), and Biophytum sensitivum (Geraniaceae). The exact botanical identity remains debated. It is one of the Garbhasthapana (conception-promoting) drugs listed in classical texts. It is sweet in taste and nourishing in nature.
How Lakshmana Helps with Fertility & Conception
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Lakshmana has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing fertility & conception:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet)
- Qualities (Guna): Guru (heavy), Snigdha (unctuous)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Also Known As
- English: Lakshmana
Sanskrit: लक्ष्मणा, पुत्रदा, शुभा
Hindi: लक्ष्मणा
Other Herbs for Fertility & Conception
See all herbs for fertility & conception on the Fertility & Conception 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.