Overview
Sacred Garlic Pear is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for inflammation. Varuna is one of the most important trees in Ayurvedic surgery. It is a medium to large sized tree found throughout India. The bark is the main medicinal part and is extensively used in Ashmari (urinary calculi), Mutrakrichhra (dysuria), and Gulma (abdominal tumors). The bark is diuretic and lithotriptic. It is considered the best drug for breaking kidney and bladder stones. The tender leaves are used as a vegetable and the fruit is edible. The bark decoction is given with honey for urinary stones. The tree is also useful in enlargement of the prostate and other urinary disorders. Dose: Bark decoction 1-2 tola; churna (powder) 1-2 ratti. Verses: 13.
How Sacred Garlic Pear Helps with Inflammation
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Sacred Garlic Pear has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing inflammation:
- Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Saponins, Flavonoids, Sterols, Lupeol
- Also Known As
- English: Sacred Garlic Pear, Three-leaved Caper
Sanskrit: वरुण, सेतु, तिक्तशाक, कुमारक, बहुरूप
Hindi: बरना, बरुण
Other Herbs for Inflammation
See all herbs for inflammation on the Inflammation 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.