Jivanti (Leptadenia)
Jivanti
A sweet, cooling jivaniya rasayana counted among the life-promoting nourishers. Used for debility, eye health, lactation and as a gentle tonic pacifying pitta and vata.
reduces Vatareduces Pittaneutral for Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): sweet
- Virya (energy): cooling
- Vipaka (post-digestive): sweet
- Guna (qualities): light, unctuous
Traditionally used for
- general debility
- eye disorders
- low lactation
- convalescence
Contraindications & cautions
- heavy kapha with ama
Possible interactions
- none well documented
Evidence notes
Traditional nourishing rasayana and galactagogue; limited modern clinical data.
Regulatory notes
Used in tonic and galactagogue formulations.
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.