Overview
Ridge Gourd is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for allergic rhinitis. Devadali (Luffa echinata) is a climbing plant found in dry scrub forests. Its fruits are small and covered with soft spines. The fruit is extremely bitter and is used as a purgative and in malarial fever. It is also effective against worms and used in skin diseases. The fruit is used for jaundice and liver disorders. The decoction of fruit is used as nasal drops (Nasya) for headache. Verse: 299-301.
How Ridge Gourd Helps with Allergic Rhinitis
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Ridge Gourd has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing allergic rhinitis:
- Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry), Tikshna (sharp)
Other Herbs for Allergic Rhinitis
See all herbs for allergic rhinitis on the Allergic Rhinitis page.
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