Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- pungent, bitter
- Potency (Virya)
- cold
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- pungent
- Dosha Effect
- Vata & Kapha decreased · Pitta increased
- Tissues
- Plasma, blood, fat, nerves
- Systems
- Circulation, digestion, nervous
Ayurvedic Properties (Energetics)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | pungent, bitter |
| Virya (Energy) | cold |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | pungent |
| Dosha Effect | VK- P+ |
| Tissues (Dhatu) | Plasma, blood, fat, nerves |
| Body Systems | Circulation, digestion, nervous |
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology
Therapeutic Actions
- Diuretic
- expectorant
- antibilious The Ayurveda Encyclopedia 74Uses: Decoction
- diuretic for renal edema
- stomach ache
- hemorrhoids
- boils
- skin eruptions
- withhoney or rock candy for early stages of diarrhea and dysentery
- leaves mixed with jaggery or black pepper into a paste as pills for fevers
- cough
- insect bites
- and bee stings. Leaf juice applied to skinfor overexposure to the sun. Leaves or seeds areused for poisonous animal bites. Seeds are used as an expectorant
- or mixed with rice water for bleed-ing hemorrhoids. Khir or Payasam with seeds in milk for brain diseases. Seeds soaked in yogurt/water overnight and ground into an emulsion thenext morning heals bilious complaints.
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology
Preparation & Usage
Forms: Decoction, powder, paste, oil, infusion
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology
Precautions & Contraindications
- Do not use while pregnant
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology
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.