Guduchi

Description

Vagbhata considered Guduchi as the prime drug for Vatarakta. In Dhanvantari Nighantu Padma Guduchi or Kanda Guduchi is described as a variety of Guduchi. Therapeutic usage of Guduchisattwa is mentioned in Rajanighantu, Yogaratnakara and Vaidyachintamani in the management of Jwara and Daha. Charaka enumerated Guduchi under Medhyarasayanas along with Mandookaparni, Yashtimadhu and Shankhapushpi. Bhavamishra quoted mythological origin of Guduchi as follows - 'During Rama - Ravana war several monkeys were killed. Indra was greatly pleased at the death of Ravana and sprinkle nectar on the dead bodies of monkeys. The nectar dropped to the ground from the bodies of monkeys he into the plant Guduchi.' This story communicates that Guduchi is bestowed with Ambrosia like properties. Bhavamishra identified that leaf of Guduchi is posessing antipyretic property (Sarvajwaraharam ) Synonyms - Kundali, Chakralakshanika, Vishalya, Rasayar.i, Madhuparni, Amrita, Amritavallari, Amara, Chinna, Chinnaruha, Chinnodbhava, Vatsadani, Jivanti, Tantrika, Sama, Somavalli, Chandrahasa, Vayastha, Mandali, Devanirmita, Kshaudraparni, Jwaranashini Gana : Charaka - Vayahsthapana, Dahaprashamana, Trishnanigrahana, Stanyashodhana, Triptighna. Sushruta - Guduchyadi, Patoladi, Aragwadhadi, Kakolyadi, Shyamadi, Vallipanchamoola. Indications - Vatarakta, Daha, Prameha, Pandu, Trishna, Kamala, Kasa, Kushtha, jwara, Krimi, Chardi, Amlapitta. Chemical constituents - Tinosporin, Tinospondine.

Useful Parts

Stem, stem starch

Benefits

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Pharmacological Action

Deepana, Rasayana, Grahi, Chakshusya (Guduchisattwa), Medhya

Rasapancakam

Rasa: Tikta, Katu, Kashaya

Guna: Laghu, Guru, Snigdha

Virya: Usna

Vipaka: Madhura

Dosha Karma: Tridosha hara, Kaphapitta hara