Overview
Rohitaka is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for liver disorders. Rohitaka is a medium-sized tree found in dry and arid regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The bark is the main medicinal part, particularly valued for its action on the liver and spleen. It is the drug of choice in Pleehodara (splenic enlargement) and Yakrit roga (liver diseases). The bark is given with buttermilk or in decoction form. It is one of the most important hepatoprotective drugs in Ayurveda. The tree also yields good quality timber used in furniture. Dose: Bark decoction 1-2 tola; Churna 1-2 masha. Verse: 18.
How Rohitaka Helps with Liver Disorders
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Rohitaka has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing liver disorders:
- Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Other Herbs for Liver Disorders
See all herbs for liver disorders on the Liver Disorders page.
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