Apamarga

Description

This wild perennial herb grows abundantly in waste places of tropical and temperate regions, attaining a height of 30–90 cm. It possesses a branched tap root and an aerial, erect, angular, hairy stem with distinct nodes and internodes, showing violet or pink coloration at the nodes. The leaves are petiolate, opposite, simple, hairy, obovate, with reticulate venation. The inflorescence is a spike bearing reflexed flowers arranged on a long peduncle. The flowers are small, green, bracteate, bracteolate, and spinescent. The seeds are endospermic

Useful Parts

Whole plant

Benefits

Urinary System Diuretic → Increases urine output and supports kidney function. Anti-urolithic → Helps prevent and dissolve urinary stones. Musculoskeletal System Anti-inflammatory → Reduces joint and tissue inflammation. Analgesic → Relieves pain in muscles and joints. Anti-arthritic → Eases stiffness and swelling in arthritic conditions. Reproductive System Uterine tonic / Emmenagogue → Supports menstrual health and regulates cycles. Fertility enhancer → Traditionally used to improve reproductive function. Respiratory System Anti-asthmatic / Bronchodilator → Helps relieve bronchospasm and improves airflow. Digestive System Appetizer & Digestive stimulant → Enhances appetite and digestion. Anti-ulcer → Protects gastric mucosa and reduces acidity. Immune System Immunomodulatory → Enhances immune response via lymphocyte and cytokine regulation Hepatic System (Liver) Hepatoprotective → Protects liver tissue against toxins and oxidative stress. General / Multi-systemic Antioxidant → Scavenges free radicals and prevents oxidative damage. Antimicrobial → Inhibits bacteria and fungi. Anti-pyretic → Reduces fever. Wound healing → Promotes tissue repair and regeneration

Pharmacological Action

Agnidipaka Saraka Pachaka Vamaka Chedana

Rasapancakam

Rasa: Tikta, Katu

Guna: Sara, Tikshna

Virya: Usna

Vipaka: Katu

Dosha Karma: Kaphavata hara