Thunbergia

(Black-eyed Susan Vine)
Sanskrit: काकनासा • Botanical: Thunbergia alata Boj.

Thunbergia alata is described as a variety of Kakanasa. It is a climbing ornamental vine. The plant is used medicinally for worm infestations and swellings. The text mentions it as having attractive flowers. Verse ref: page 441.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Not specified
Also Known As
English: Black-eyed Susan Vine
Sanskrit: काकनासा
Hindi: काकनासा

What is Thunbergia (Kakanasa variety / थनबर्जिया)?

Thunbergia alata is described as a variety of Kakanasa. It is a climbing ornamental vine. The plant is used medicinally for worm infestations and swellings. The text mentions it as having attractive flowers. Verse ref: page 441.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)
  • Shothahara (reduces swelling)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Thunbergia by Condition

Explore how Thunbergia is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Thunbergia for Inflammation

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