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)
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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