Atibala (Country Mallow)
Atibala
A sweet, cooling and nourishing balya paired classically with Bala for vata and pitta debility. Used as a mild demulcent tonic for the nerves, urinary tract and reproductive tissue.
reduces Vatareduces Pittaincreases Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): sweet
- Virya (energy): cooling
- Vipaka (post-digestive): sweet
- Guna (qualities): heavy, unctuous, slimy
Traditionally used for
- nervous debility
- burning urination
- vata disorders
- convalescence
Contraindications & cautions
- marked kapha excess
- obesity with heavy ama
Possible interactions
- none well documented
Evidence notes
Traditional balya and mutrala; limited modern data, mostly preliminary animal work on anti-inflammatory and hypoglycaemic effects.
Regulatory notes
Available as a nutritive tonic herb.
Classical sources
- Bhavaprakasha — Nighantu — Guduchyadi varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.