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Shveta Khadira for Skin Disorders

Sanskrit: श्वेतखदिर | Acacia suma Kurg.

How Shveta Khadira helps with Skin Disorders according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

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Overview

Shveta Khadira is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for skin disorders. Shveta Khadira (White Cutch) is a variety of Khadira with lighter colored bark and heartwood. It grows in dry regions and yields white or pale colored extract. Its properties are similar to Khadira but it is also considered Medhya (intellect promoting). The bark and heartwood are used medicinally. It is used in skin diseases, worm infestations and for improving memory. Dose: Kwatha 1-2 tola. Verse: 16.

How Shveta Khadira Helps with Skin Disorders

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Shveta Khadira has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing skin disorders:

  • Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
  • Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)

Other Herbs for Skin Disorders

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Acacia Acacia concinna DC.
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Agarwood Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.
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Alexandrian Laurel Ochrocarpus longifolius Benth. & Hook. f.; Calophyllum inophyllum Linn.
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Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Syn. A. vera Tourn. ex Linn.)
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Alum Potash Alum
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Amla Emblica officinalis
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Annatto Bixa orellana Linn.
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Apamarga Achyranthes aspera Linn.

See all herbs for skin disorders on the Skin Disorders 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.