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Herb Description


Hindi Name:Sarivana
Sanskrit Name:Shalparni, Vidarigandha
Common Name:Shal Leafed Bush
Latin Name:Desmodium Gangetcium DC

Medicinal Properties:Panchanga (Wholeplant) of Shalparni is used in Ayurveda for various classical formulations. Shalparni is a constituent of Dashmula (Ten roots) and it has a perceptible analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect on human body. It is also used as a main constituent in many Rasayana (Rejuvenating) formulations. It is used in formulations for weakness of nervous system, cardiac health, general debility, oligospermia, and diseases due to vitiated Vata Dosha

Effect on Dosha:Balances Tridoshas.
Main Classical Uses:Shalparnyadi kwath. Dashmool.
Reference:Dravyaguna Vigyan, Prof. Priyavrat Sharma, Chaukhambha Bharti Academy, Varanasi. INDIA.


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