Ekshugandha
BOTANICAL NAME 
UERARIA TUBEROSA
- Botanical Classification
- Family
- Synonyms(other names)
- Ayurvedic Properties
- Habitat
- Morphology
- Chemical Constituents
- Pharmacology
- Contraindications
- Parts Of The Plant Used
- Therapeutic Uses
- Formulations
- Dose
- Home remedies
- Anti Dote
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Botanical Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | …………. |
| Class | …………… |
| Order | ……….. |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Genus | ………….. |
| Species | …………… |
Family
| Botanical | Leguminosae |
| Ayurvedic | Shimbi kul |
Synonyms(Other Names)
| SANSKRIT | Bhukushmandi, Bhumikushmand, Bhumikusmanda, Gajavajipriya, Gajeshta, Gandhaphala, Ikshugandha, Iksugandha, Kandapalasa, Kandapalasah, Kandapalash, Kroshtri, Kshirashukla, Kshiravalli, Kundapalasha, Payasvini, Shrigalika, Shukla, Sita, Svadukanda, Svadulata, Triparna, Vajivallabha, Vidali, Vidari, Vidarika, Vidarikanda, Vidarikandah, Vrikshavalli, Vrishyakanda, Vrishyavallika, Vrishyavardhin |
| HINDI | Saral, Badar, Bidarikand, Bilaikand, Surai, Vidarikand, Sural, Sarul, Gor-bel, Siralu, Salod, Sirola, Salorh, Slod, Ghorvela, Godra, Dhodhala, Ghora-bel, Gudbel |
| URDU
|
Badarikand |
| BENGALI
|
Patral khonda, Tirra, Kandapalash |
| KANNADA
|
Bidrerakanda, Dari, Gumadi gida, Gummadi gida, Bhoochakra gedde, Bhoosakkare gedde, Gummadi balli |
| MALYALAM | Mutukku, Palmutukku |
| MARATHI
|
Badra, Bharda, Pithana, Bhendar vaela, Bhooyi kohlaa, Godha bael, Birmolo |
| TELGU
|
Daree, Dari, Darigummadi, Goomodee, Gumodi, Kubayatige, Gumidi, Goomoodee, Gummadi, Dhaarigummadi |
| English
|
Indian kudzu |
Ayurvedic Properties
| GUNA (Properties) | Guru, Snigdh |
| RASA (Taste)
|
Madhur |
| VIPAK (Metabolism)
|
Madhur |
| VIRYA (Potency)
|
Sheet |
| PRABHAV (Impact)
|
Balya |
Habitat
It is natively found in India almost every where.In Himachal pardesh it is found at the height of 4000 feet.
Morphology
Kudzu is a coarse, high-climbing, twining, trailing and perennial vine. The huge root, which can grow to the size of a human body, is the source of medicinal preparations used in traditional Chinese medicine and modern herbal products.
Chemical Constituents
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
Pharmacology
- It suppresses vatta and pitta.
- Healthy for heart and used in blood disorders
- Cough expectorant
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Diuretic
- Produces milk in lactating mothers
- Increases quality of sperms
- Antipyretic
- Rasayana
Toxicology
No toxic effects known.
Parts Of The Plant Used
- Bulb
Therapeutic Uses
- Constipation
- Enlargement of liver and spleen
- Cardiac disorders
- Blood disorders
- Sore throat
- Vatpitaj cough
- Dysuria
- Wounds
- Burning sensation
- Semen related disorders
- Satnayavardhak
Formulations
- Not known
Dose
- Choorna (powder) 3 to 6 grams
Anti Dote
Not known
