Sariva

Description

Hemidesmus indicus is a slender, twining, sometimes prostrate or semi-erect climber. Roots are woody and aromatic. The stem is numerous, slender, terete, thickened at the nodes. The leaves are opposite, short-petioled, very variable, elliptic-oblong to linear-lanceolate. The flowers are greenish outside, purplish inside, crowded in sub-sessile axillary cymes.

Useful Parts

Root

Benefits

Urinary System Diuretic → Increases urine output and supports kidney function. Anti-urolithic → Helps prevent and dissolve urinary stones. Immune System Immunomodulatory → Enhances immune response by regulating lymphocyte and cytokine activity. Digestive System Digestive stimulant / Appetizer → Improves appetite and promotes digestive enzyme activity. Anti-ulcer / Gastroprotective → Protects gastric mucosa and reduces hyperacidity. Hepatic System (Liver) Hepatoprotective → Protects liver tissue from toxins and oxidative stress Musculoskeletal System Anti-inflammatory → Reduces swelling and tissue inflammation. Analgesic → Provides pain relief. General / Multi-systemic Antioxidant → Neutralizes free radicals and prevents oxidative damage. Blood purifier / Detoxifier → Cleanses blood and supports overall detoxification. Antimicrobial → Inhibits bacterial and fungal growth. Anti-pyretic → Helps reduce fever. Anti-diabetic → Supports regulation of blood sugar levels

Pharmacological Action

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiarrheal, and hepatoprotective effects, as well as potential anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-arthritic, and cardioprotective properties.

Rasapancakam

Rasa: Madhura, Tikta

Guna: Guru, Snigdha

Virya: Sita

Vipaka: Madhura

Dosha Karma: Tridosha hara