Prishnaparni
A Dashamula (laghu panchamula) root, sweet-bitter and heating, nourishing and broadly tridoshic. Used for fevers, bleeding disorders, diarrhoea and as a supportive vata-pitta tonic.
reduces Vatareduces Pittaneutral for Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): sweet, bitter, astringent
- Virya (energy): heating
- Vipaka (post-digestive): sweet
- Guna (qualities): light, unctuous
Traditionally used for
- fever
- bleeding disorders
- diarrhoea
- debility
Contraindications & cautions
- heavy kapha with ama
Possible interactions
- none well documented
Evidence notes
Traditional Dashamula constituent; limited modern data.
Regulatory notes
Root used within Dashamula 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.