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Pentapetes for Bleeding Disorders

Sanskrit: बन्धूक | Pentapetes phoenicea Linn.

How Pentapetes helps with Bleeding Disorders according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

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Overview

Pentapetes is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for bleeding disorders. Bandhuka / Dupahariya (Pentapetes phoenicea) is an annual herb that opens its flowers around noon, hence the Hindi name 'Dopahariya' (of noon). The flowers are bright red or orange, 2-2.5 inches across. The plant grows 6-20 inches tall. The flowers are used in bleeding disorders and as a skin tonic. It has cooling properties. Verse: 30.

How Pentapetes Helps with Bleeding Disorders

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

  • Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
  • Taste (Rasa): Kashaya (astringent), Madhura (sweet)
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light)

Other Herbs for Bleeding Disorders

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Agastya Flowers Sesbania grandiflora Linn.
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Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Syn. A. vera Tourn. ex Linn.)
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Alternanthera Alternanthera sessilis (Linn.) R. Br.
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Alum Potash Alum
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Amla Emblica officinalis
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Arjuna Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) W. & A.
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Ashoka Saraca indica
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Bala Sida cordifolia Linn

See all herbs for bleeding disorders on the Bleeding Disorders 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.