Wild Celery

(Kidney-leaved Morning Glory)
Sanskrit: मक्षिकापुष्पी • Botanical: Ipomoea reniformis Chois.

Musakarni (Ipomoea reniformis) is a creeping herb with kidney-shaped leaves. It is used as a brain tonic and rejuvenative. The plant is sometimes confused with Mandukparni due to similar leaf shape. It grows in moist areas and has small purple flowers. Verse: 276.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Alkaloids, Resins, Glycosides
Also Known As
English: Kidney-leaved Morning Glory
Sanskrit: मूषाकर्णी, मूसाकर्णी
Hindi: मूसाकानी, मुसाकरनी

What is Wild Celery (Ajmoda / अजमोद)?

Musakarni (Ipomoea reniformis) is a creeping herb with kidney-shaped leaves. It is used as a brain tonic and rejuvenative. The plant is sometimes confused with Mandukparni due to similar leaf shape. It grows in moist areas and has small purple flowers. Verse: 276.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Medhya (intellect promoting)
  • Rasayana (rejuvenative)
  • Balya (strength-giving)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Wild Celery by Condition

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

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Wild Celery for Brain Fog & Memory

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