Overview
Vidhara is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. Vidhara / Vidari (Ipomoea petaloidea) is described as a large tuber-bearing creeper. The tuber is the main medicinal part, and is sweet, heavy, unctuous, and cold in potency. It is one of the important Jeevaniya (vitalizing) herbs. The text describes it as nourishing (Brimhana), strength-giving (Balya), and aphrodisiac (Vrishya). It is useful in conditions of debility, wasting diseases, urinary disorders, and for promoting lactation. The tuber can grow very large. Verse ref: pages 408-409. Note: Vidhara is also associated with Argyreia speciosa in some texts (see separate entry).
How Vidhara Helps with Male Sexual Health
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Vidhara has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing male sexual health:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet)
- Qualities (Guna): Guru (heavy), Snigdha (unctuous)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Starch, sugars, saponins
- Also Known As
- English: Elephant Creeper, Giant Potato
Sanskrit: विदारी, विदारिका, भूमिकूष्माण्ड, इक्षुगन्धा, क्षीरशुक्ला, शालपर्णी
Hindi: विदारी, भुईकोहला
Other Herbs for Male Sexual Health
See all herbs for male sexual health on the Male Sexual Health 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.