The A-Z Guide to Ishvari Plant

 Botanical Name :AristolochiaIndicalinn.

·        Classification:

§  According To Modern

o   Kingdom –Plantae

o   Order –Piperales

o   Family     –Aristolochiaceae

§  According To Ayurveda

• Charak- Not Classified in VArga
• Sushruta- Not Classified in Gana
• Bhavprakash- HaritakyadiVarga

§  Other Names :

Siddha name: Adagam
Hindi name: Isharmul, Isarmul, Hooka bel
English name: Indian Birthwort, Snake root
Arabic name: Zaravande
Assamese name: Jarvande
Bengali name: Ishormul, Isheri
Gujarati name: Sapsan, Ruhimula, Iswarimool
Kannada name: IshwariBeru, ToppaluKonkani name: Sapsikaddul
Marathi name: Sapasan
Malayalam name: Garudakkoti, Garudakkodi, Karaleyan, Cheriyaarayan
Oriya name: Gopikaron
Sinhalese name: Sapsanda
Tamil name: Adagam, Isadesatti, Isura, Isuramuli, lyavari, Karudakkodi, Kirttikkodi, Neya, Perumarindu, Perumaruntu, Perunkilangu, Sarsugadi, Talaichuruli
Telugu name: Ishveraveru, Esvaraveru
Urdu name: Zarawand Hindi

 

• General Information :

Habit – perennial Climber, stem- Greenish and woody. Leaves – simple, variable in size and shape . Usually obovate to oblong shaped. Tip is acuminate. Inflorescence- Axillary raceme and very few flowers in one inflorescence. Fruit- Capsule, oblong , globose- oblong,3 to 5 cm long. Seeds are ovate shaped, flat and winged.

• Properties (Gunadharma)
  • Rasa-Tikta
  • Vipak- Katu
  • Virya- Ushna
  • Guna-Laghu, Rooksha
• Specific Parts

Root, Leaf, Seed

• Doshaghnata

Kapha-Vataghna.

• Shloka’s

नाकुली तुवरा तिक्ता कटुकोष्णा नियच्छती ।
भोगीलूतावृश्र्चीकाखुविषज्वर कृमीव्रनान ।।

• Benefits

Internal – 

By its deepana, anulomana, shoolaprashamana and krimighnagunas , it is used in agnimandya, vishtambha, udarashoola, krimi , vishoochika and in children at the time of dentition.It is hridayottejak, shothahara and raktashodhana in  nature hence it is used in hriddaurbalyajashotha, amavata and sandhivata and in raktadushtijanyavikara. Being kaphanissarakapatrasvarasa is given in children in pratishyaya and kasa to expel phlegm through vomitus.

it is used as garbhashayashodhana as it has property of garbhashaysankochan .For this it is used along with pimpalmoola in sakashtaprasuti. In anattava, vishamajvara and in sarpa- vrishchika and mooshakavishabadha as vamana.
The powder of the seed of Ishwari is mixed with warm water and applied over joints to reduce pain and inflammation.

Cough :

roots  powder of Ishavari  Mix equal quantity of honey. Take  itonce in a day.

Dysmenorrhoea– Cold infusion from the root of the plant is given in a dose of 40-50 ml to treat dysmenorrhea and difficulty in labor.

Leprosy :
Ishavari root powder with honey is used in leprosy . Dose-one spoon daily

Fever :

Make a root powder of ishavari .take  one teaspoon with warm water . have it once daily.
The powdered root of Ishwari is given with honey in a dose of 3 g fordropsy, leukoderma, tonsillitis and chronic dyspepsia.

• Formulation (Kalp)

Kapha-Vatasamaka, Vatahara, kaphahara

• Dosage

MulaChoorna – (Root Powder) 1 to 3 gm.
Partaswara (Leaf Juice ) – 5 to 10 ml.

• Home remedies :

Sarpa (Visa)
In snake bite, after letting the blood one should apply the paste prepared from Carati and Nakuli (Aristolochiaindica).

• Research Corner :

A study is done to investigate the effect of ethanolic extract (E+AI) and aqueous extract (AqAI) of Aristolochiaindica Linn roots on Castor oil-induced diarrhea and study on small intestinal transit. Among tested doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg.body weight, the extracts reduced the frequency and severity of diarrhea in test animals throughout the study period, the extract delayed the intestinal transit of charcoal meal in test animals as compared to the control and results were statistically significant.

Why You Really Need Parushaka Herb

Botanical Name :Grewiaasiatica Linn.

 Classification:

According To Modern

Kingdom –Plantae
Order –Malvales
Family     – Tiliaceae

According To Ayurveda

Charak- Jwaraharavarga, Sramaharavarga, Virecanopagavarga
Sushruta-   ParusakadiGana
Vagbhata-Parushakadi Gana
Bhavprakash- AmradiPhalavarga,Poorva khanda,Mishra Prakarana
Raja Nighantu-Amrai Varga

Other Names :
Hindi name- Phalsa, Falsa
Tamil name- Palisa
Telugu name- Chitteeta
English name – Phasla fruit
Synonyms- Alpasthi, Paraoaram
Sindhi name – Pharwa

General Information :

Habit –  shrub or a small tree. Branches – young parts are stellately pubescent. Leaves – Simple, 7 to 17 cm long, 6 to 12 cm wide, ovate or suborbicular, acute or subacuminate or cuspidate, sharpely and often coarsely doubly serrate. Petiole 1 cm long, thickened at the top. Flowers- large, petals are Yellow in colour. Fruits – globose, Red in colour, 6 to 8 mm in diameter.

Properties (Gunadharma)

Rasa- Madhura, Amla, kasaya
Vipak- Madhura
Virya- Sheeta
Guna-Laghu, Snigdha

Specific Parts :

Fruit, Stem bark
           
Doshaghnata :

Vata-Pittaghna, Kaphavardhak.

Shloka’s :
परूषकं कषायाम्लमासं पित्तकर लघु l l
तत्पक्कं मधुरं पाके शीतं विष्टम्भी बृहंनम l
ह्रद्यन्तु पित्तदाहस्त्रज्वरक्षयसमीरह्रत l l  भा प्र
परुषमम्लं कटूकं कफार्तीजीव्डतापहंतत्फलमेव पित्तदम् l
सोष्णच्च पक्वं मधुरं रुचीप्रदं पित्तापहं शोफहरच्च पीतम् l l राज नि

         
Benefits :

Raw fruit of parushak is given in agnimandya, atisara and pravahika.
While ripe fruit of parushak is useful in thirst and also alongwithvamana and virechanadravyas.
Bark decoction should be given in amavata.

Paittikamadatyaya (Alcoholism caused by pitta dosa)

Same quantity of Parushaka(grewiaasiatica),draksa (Vitisvinifera), amalaki ( Phyllanthusemblica),  kharjura (Phoenix dactylifera)  is taken and juice is prepared.This juice is beneficial in Pittikamadatyaya (Alcoholism caused by pitta dosa).

·         Juice of Parushaka helps to fight against cancer and sun radiation.

·          Parushaka is very good as a  blood purifier hence it is used in  treatment of respiratory inflammation, fever, heart diseases, blood pressure and heart beat normalization.

·         It is good for skin problems acne and skin blemish.

·         Parushakasharabatis  beneficial for curing Sour throat, asthma, Headache, Vomiting & Nausea, and heartburn.

Parushakasharabat also relieves urinary problems like burning
The juice of Parushaka is beneficial in relieving digestive problems like excess acidity and indigestion.

The infusion of the bark is used to treat diarrhoea.
Parushaka leaves paste  cures skin infections like eczema and eruptions and heals wounds.
The fruit relieves liver and gall bladder problems, regulates blood pressure and cholesterol.
The seeds are used to treat gonorrhoea and fertility problems.

It protects from sunstroke, cures anaemia.
falsa leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases.( Ref-Journal Ethnobotany Research and Application)

The leaves are said to have a mild antibiotic effect.
Soaked overnight and made into a paste, they are said to relieve inflammations of the skin including cuts, burns, boils, eczema, and pustular skin eruptions.

Panchasara Panaka-It is preapred with falsa,mannuka and Madhuka.It is advisiable in heartburn and excessive thirst.It is also a best aphrodisiac.
Phalasa fruit  is also advisiable in body tissue depletion (Dhatu kshaya),and Tuberculosis.
Phalasa fruit is good for gaining the weight.
Gargling of Decoction of Phalsa fruit is advisiable in diseases of oral cavity.
Powder of root bark of Phalsa gives relief in pain and inlammation.
20-30ml of Phalasa juice with rose water and sugar is advisiable in stomach pain,nausea and vomitting.
Phalsa juice with Adraka swarasa and saindhav lavana is given in respiratory tract infection and hiccups.
The bark infusion of phalasa is advisiable in Rheumatis and Arthritis.


Formulation (Kalp):
Name                          Indication ParusakaGhrita           Vatarakta
ParusakadiKwatha      Jwara
KrakasadiKwatha       Raktapitta

Dosage :

            Swaras (Juice) – 20 to 30 ml

Research Corner :
The present study demonstrates the analgesic and anti-inflammatory acidity of root bark of G. asiatica in rodents. The extracts showed a significant inhibition of writhing response and increase in hot the plate reaction time and also caused a decrease in paw oedema.

A-Z Guide to Poothia Herb

Botanical Name :Menthaspicata. Linn. Emend, Nethn.

 Classification:

According To Modern
Kingdom –Plantae
Order –Lamiales
Family     – Lamiaceae

According To Ayurveda
Charak-     Not included in Varga
Sushruta-   Not included in Gana
Bhavprakash- Anekaryanam Varga
Nighantu Adarsha-Putikaranjadi Varga
Dhanavantari Nighantu-Suvarnadi Varga.

Other Names :

Arabic – Phujanaj
Bengali name – Pudina
Burmese name – Bhudina
Canada – Chetni-maruga
Hindi – Podina
Malayalam – Putina
Marathi name – Pudina
Sanskrit Synonyms-
Rochani-Improves the taste perception
Pahari-Grow in cool climate of hills
Pudina.Putiha,Pudina,Podinaka,Phudino,Podina

General Information :

Habit – Perennial glabrous strong scented herb. Leaves – Simple, 2.5 to 10 cm long, coarsely serrate, smooth above, sparingly hairy on the nerves below, ovate, or oblong-lanceolate, upper leaves are smaller. Flowers – Sparingly hispid, Calyx is red in colour.

Properties (Gunadharma)
Rasa- Katu
Vipak- Katu
Virya- Ushna
Guna-Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshna

Specific Parts :
Leaves.
Types Of plant :

MenthaLongifolia and M. arvenis are also used as Pootika.
           
Doshaghnata :

Kapha- Vatashamak.
Shloka’s :
पुतिहा कटुरुष्णश्र्च रोचनो दिपनो लघु:│
हन्ति वातकफाध्मान शूलच्छर्दीकृर्मीस्तथा ││
रोचनी वह्रिजननी वक्त्रजाड्यनिशूदनी |
कफवातहरी बल्या चर्द्यर्ह्रोचकवारिणी॥      ( आ. वि)

Benefits :

External Application-
External application of leaves paste over skin gives relieve from itching and wound with the pus.
External application of leaves paste of pudina is also recommanded in joints pain and swollen joints as it gives relief from pain and inflammation.
For oily skin-External application of leaves paste of pudina with curd and oatmeal is adviciable.
External application of equal quantity of Pudina oil and coconut oil over the chest ,nose and neck region gives good results in chocked nose and sinus.

  Agnimandya (Loss of Appetite)

The Arka (Distillation) prepared from juices of Pudina (Menthapiperata),Ardraka (Zingiberofficinale). Nimbuka (Citrus limon) &Kumari(Aloe vera). thisArka is taken with Jiraka (Cuminumcyminum), Twak (Cinnamomumzeylanicum), Patra (Cinnamomumtamala) and Ela (Elattariacardamomum) in agnimandya.

Krimi (Worm infestation)

The juice prepared from leaves of Putiha (Menthapiperata) is given along with Adraka Rasa (Ginger Juice) and Saindhavalavana (Rock salt) in krimi associated with pain in abdomen.
Putiha oil 3 drops with hot water is given in indigestion and relive colic pain.
Phant of pudina leaves is given in dysmenorrhea and fever.Dose-30-40ml
Pudina leaves swaras is given with honey to relieve cough and sore throat.Dose-5-10ml.
Gargling is done by adding fresh juice of the leaf of Pudina with water to relieve bad odor from the mouth and treat inflammation of the gums.
Pudina leaves paste is given with first morsel of food to treat intestinal worms.
Fresh juice of Pudina leaves in a dose of 5-10ml with honey is given n conditions like cough and sore throat.
Tea of pudina leaves with black pepper and raw salt is used in the treatment of cold ,cough and fever
Hima kalpana of Pudina leaves in a dose of 30-40ml is given in dysmenorrhoea and fever.
Leaf Extract of Pudina is given in  abdomen bloating.
Dose-1-3 drops
Juice of fresh leaves of Pudina is given to treat the nausea and vomiting.
Application of Pudina leaves paste with Multani mitti shows good results in wrinkles.
Local application of pudina extract is advisiable in scorpion bite and honey bee bite.
Instillation of Juice of onion with juice of pudina  in to nasal passage is recommanded in nasal bleeding.
Paste of Pudina leaves with honey ,thrice in a day is advisiable in diarrhoea.
Add 7-10 drops of pudina extract in bath water.It releves your stress and tiredness.

Formulation (Kalp):

Name                          Indication
PudinaArka                  Agnimandya, Chardi
Dosage :
Svarasa – 5 to 10 ml.
Taila – 2 to 5 drops.
Phanta – 20 to 40 ml.
Adverse Effect-
In some people,Pudina may cause allergic reactions and produced symptoms like- abdominal cramps,diarrhea,headaches,buning sensation in heart,numbness and tingling near mouth region and contact dermititis
.
Research Corner :
The study done to elucidate M. piperita’s anti-Candida activity and mode of action. The MIC value ot mint Essential oil, carvone, menthol, and menthone was 225, 248, 500, and 4200 ug/ml , respectively, At their respective MICs these compounds showed 47,42,35, and 29% decrease in PM-ATPase activity besides showing synergy with FLC. In case of FLC- resistant strains , the decrease in H(+) efflux was by 52,48,32, and 30%, a trend similar to the susceptible in the ergosterol content, cell membrane breakage, and alterations in morphology