Overview
Mudgaparni is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for immunity & disease prevention. Mudgaparni (Phaseolus trilobus) is a creeping herb whose leaves resemble those of Mudga (green gram). It is found in fields and forests during the rainy season. The whole plant is used medicinally. It is a Jeevaniya drug that acts as a cooling, nourishing, and fever-relieving agent. Along with Mashaparni, it completes the Dashamula group as part of the Laghu Panchamula substitutes in some traditions.
How Mudgaparni Helps with Immunity & Disease Prevention
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Mudgaparni has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing immunity & disease prevention:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet), Tikta (bitter)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Snigdha (unctuous)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura), Bitter (Tikta)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Also Known As
- English: Wild Gram, Three-lobed Bean
Sanskrit: मुद्गपर्णी, काकमुद्गा, सूर्यपर्णी
Hindi: जंगली मूँग, रानमूँग
What the Classical Texts Say
- Jwara (fever)
- Atisara (diarrhea)
- Raktapitta (bleeding disorders)
- Daha (burning sensation)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Other Herbs for Immunity & Disease Prevention
See all herbs for immunity & disease prevention on the Immunity & Disease Prevention 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.