Overview
Phalsa is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for bleeding disorders. Parushaka (Phalsa) is a small tree or shrub found throughout the plains of India. The fruit is small, round, dark purple when ripe and has a sweet-sour taste. It is a popular summer fruit, eaten fresh or as sherbet. The fruit juice is cooling, thirst-quenching and excellent in summer heat. It is useful in Raktapitta (bleeding disorders) and Daha (burning sensation). The fruit is seasonal, available in May-June. The bark is demulcent. Dose: Fruit as food; sherbet freely. Verses: 37.
How Phalsa Helps with Bleeding Disorders
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Phalsa 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): Guru (heavy)
Safety & Precautions
As a fruit eaten as food, Phalsa is about as gentle as Ayurvedic remedies get. Our sources record no specific contraindications or drug interactions.
Two points follow from its properties. The fruit is classed as heavy (Guru), so large amounts may sit heavily if your digestion is weak. The bark is binding, so it is not suited to anyone who is constipated.
If you take medication or have a medical condition, check with your doctor before using the bark as a remedy.
Other Herbs for Bleeding Disorders
See all herbs for bleeding disorders on the Bleeding Disorders page.
▶ Classical Text References (1 sources)
Parushaka (Grewia asiatica/Phalsa) is a cooling, cardiac-friendly fruit.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Parishishtam, Chapter 2: Diseases of the Heart (Hridroga Adhikara)
Parushaka (Grewia asiatica/Phalsa) is a cooling, cardiac-friendly fruit.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Parishishtam, Chapter 2: Diseases of the Heart (Hridroga Adhikara)
Source: Sharangadhara Samhita, Parishishtam, Chapter 2: Diseases of the Heart (Hridroga Adhikara)
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