Sariva (Indian Sarsaparilla)
Sariva (Anantamula)
A sweet, cooling raktaprasadana (blood-cleanser) prized for pitta and rakta disorders. Used for skin diseases, burning sensations, chronic fevers and as a gentle detoxifier.
reduces Vatareduces Pittaneutral for Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): sweet, bitter
- Virya (energy): cooling
- Vipaka (post-digestive): sweet
- Guna (qualities): heavy, unctuous
Traditionally used for
- skin diseases
- burning sensation
- blood impurity
- chronic low fever
Contraindications & cautions
- severe kapha with heavy ama
Possible interactions
- none well documented
Evidence notes
Traditional blood-purifier; preliminary anti-inflammatory and antioxidant data, human trials scarce.
Regulatory notes
Root widely available; classical white Sariva is Hemidesmus.
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.