Overview
Purple Lippia is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for urinary disorders. Jalvipipalika (Lippia nodiflora) is a prostrate creeping herb found in moist areas. The entire herb is used in traditional medicine. It is commonly found near water courses and on wet grounds. Used in urinary disorders and as an anti-inflammatory. The plant has small purple or white flowers in dense heads. Dose: 2-3 tola; Churna 1-2 tola. Verse: 269-296.
How Purple Lippia Helps with Urinary Disorders
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Purple Lippia has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing urinary disorders:
- Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Katu (pungent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Other Herbs for Urinary Disorders
See all herbs for urinary disorders on the Urinary Disorders page.
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