Thalictrum

(Meadow Rue)
Sanskrit: ब्रायमाण • Botanical: Thalictrum foliolosum D.C.

Thalictrum foliolosum is described as a source of Berberine-rich roots. The roots are yellow due to high Berberine content (about 2.5%). It grows at altitudes of 5000-6000 feet in the Himalayas and can yield up to 9000 feet. The text relates it to Mamira (Coptis teeta) which is another Berberine-containing plant used for eye disorders. Thalictrum root is used as a substitute for Mamira. It is particularly valued for eye diseases (Netra Roga), fevers, and blood purification. The yellow root contains Isorhamnetin (Quercetin derivative) and Kaempferol. Verse refs: pages 432-433.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Mamira (Berberine (about 2.5%), Thalictrine (Thalifolioquinone), alkaloids. Related to Coptis teeta Wall.)
Also Known As
English: Meadow Rue
Sanskrit: ब्रायमाण, पीतमूली
Hindi: ममीरा, पीतमूली

What is Thalictrum (Braayamana / ब्रायमाण)?

Thalictrum foliolosum is described as a source of Berberine-rich roots. The roots are yellow due to high Berberine content (about 2.5%). It grows at altitudes of 5000-6000 feet in the Himalayas and can yield up to 9000 feet. The text relates it to Mamira (Coptis teeta) which is another Berberine-containing plant used for eye disorders. Thalictrum root is used as a substitute for Mamira. It is particularly valued for eye diseases (Netra Roga), fevers, and blood purification. The yellow root contains Isorhamnetin (Quercetin derivative) and Kaempferol. Verse refs: pages 432-433.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Chakshushya (beneficial for eyes)
  • Jvaraghna (reduces fever)
  • Raktashodhaka (blood purifier)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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