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Prickly Pear for Bleeding Disorders

Sanskrit: कर्णिकार | Pterospermum acerifolium Willd.

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

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Overview

Prickly Pear is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for bleeding disorders. The flower of Karnikara (Pterospermum) is specifically described for its fragrance and cooling properties. The large white flowers bloom at night. They are used in Pitta disorders and skin complaints. Verse: 28.

How Prickly Pear Helps with Bleeding Disorders

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

  • Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
  • Taste (Rasa): Kashaya (astringent)
  • 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.