Nirgundi Powder (Leaves)

Overview

Reference: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India or FSSAI

Category: Ekal Churna (Single Herb Powder)

Form: Fine powder

Botanical Name: Vitex negundo

Sanskrit Name: Nirgundi, Sinduvara, Samphalika, Nilaa.

Common Name: Aslak, Nirgundi, Nishinda, Five Leaved chaste tree, Nagod, Sinduar, Sambhalu, Lakkigida, Nekkigida, Indranee, Sambhalu, Banna, Karunochchi, Nocchi, Nallavavilli, Vavili, Sambhalu, Panjangusht.

Part Used: Dried Leaf

Dose: 3 - 6 gm or as directed by the physician

Rasapanchak (Properties):

Rasa - Tikta, Katu, Kasaya

Guna - Laghu

Virya -Usna

Vipaka - Katu

Karma - Kaphsamaka, Vatasamaka, Kesya, Chaksusyama, Visaghna, Anulomana.

Disclaimer

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This guideline is based on Ayurvedic classical principles and intended for educational use. Practitioners should use their clinical judgment, patient assessment, and individualised protocol before prescribing in actual clinical settings.

Indications (Uses & Benefits)

Constipation and abdominal distension (आनाहः/आध्मानम) (ānāhaḥ/ ādhmānam) [ITA-5.2.1.53]

Fever (ज्वरः) (jvaraḥ) [ITA-5.6.1]

Cough (कासः) (kāsaḥ) [ITA-5.18.1]

Polyarthritis due to ama (आमवातः) (āmavātaḥ) [ITA-5.32.1]

Abdominal colic (शूलः) (śūlaḥ) [ITA-5.34.1]

Lumps or growths (stable or transitory) in abdomen (गुल्मः) (gulmaḥ) [ITA-5.37.1]

Being confined to mahasrotasa; obstructing upper and lower orifices; colicky pain in abdomen; glandular swelling on palpation; glandular swelling between cardiac and bladder regions; glandular swelling which is mobile; glandular swelling which is fixed; glandular swelling increasing and decreasing in size; circular glandular swelling; sharp piercing type of pain; severe pain; difficulty in breathing; anahal/adhmanam; gulmal/rigidity/stiffness.

Ulcer (व्रणः) (vraṇaḥ) [ITA-5.54.1]

Deep ulcer with fisula formation (नाडीव्रणः) (nāḍīvraṇaḥ) [ITA-5.56.1]

Multiple dermatological diseases (कुष्ठः) (kuṣṭhaḥ) [ITA-5.59.1]

Ear pain; otalgia (कर्णशूलः) (karṇaśūlaḥ) [ITA-5.64.2]

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (असृग्दरः/रक्तप्रदरः) (asṛgdaraḥ/ raktapradaraḥ) [ITA-5.68.1]

Puerperal disorder (सूतिकारोगः) (sūtikārogaḥ) [ITA-5.70.9]

Loss of Appetite / Anorexia (अरुचि) (Āruciḥ) [G-3]

Lack of desire to eat despite availability of food. Distaste for food (food seems unappealing or tasteless). Heaviness in the stomach even without eating. Nausea or aversion towards meals. Bad taste in mouth (often bitter, sour, or metallic). Sluggish digestion and feeling of fullness. Mental aversion or psychological dislike towards food.

Worm Infestation / Helminthiasis / Parasitic Disease (कृमिरोग) (Kṛmiroga) [G-5]

Abdominal pain (colicky or persistent). Loss of appetite or abnormal craving for food, Nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea or constipation, Itching around the anus (especially at night, typical of pinworms). Paleness, fatigue, and weakness due to anemia. Swelling or bloating of the abdomen. Foul smell from mouth or body. Skin eruptions, itching, or rashes in some cases. Restlessness, irritability, disturbed sleep (especially in children).

Splenic Disorder / Splenomegaly (प्लीहरोग) (Plīharoga) [G-6]

Enlargement of the spleen (palpable swelling in the left upper abdomen). Pain or heaviness in the left hypochondriac region. Abdominal distension and discomfort. Loss of appetite and indigestion. Weakness and fatigue. Anemia or pallor due to impaired blood function. Fever or intermittent fevers in some cases. Weight loss or emaciation in chronic conditions. General debility and reduced immunity.

Anti-pruritic medicine (कण्डूघ्नः, कण्डुहरः, कण्डूप्रशमनः) (kaṇḍūghnaḥ, kaṇḍūharaḥ, kaṇḍūpraśamanaḥ) [G-10]

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