Benefits of Pashanbhed (Pashanbheda) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Pashanbhed (Pashanbheda)

Pashanbhed, commonly known as the stone breaker, is a well-known Indian herb with numerous medicinal properties. Its root and rhizome are the most used parts for medicinal purposes. It has been used in Ayurveda to treat a variety of health disorders. It is available in the form of powder, paste, and decoction.

Botanical Name : Berginia ligulata

Useful Parts for Pashanbhed (Pashanbheda) :

Root, Rhizome

Names in different languages for Pashanbhed (Pashanbheda) :

English: Stone breaker
Hindi: Pashanbheda
Malayalam: Kallur Vanchi
Bengali: Patharkuchi
Gujarati: Pakhanbheda
Kannada: Pashanbhedi
Tamil: Sirupilai
Telugu: Kondapindi

Health Benefits of Pashanbhed (Pashanbheda)

Pashanbhed has a lot of health benefits. It is mostly used for the removal of kidney and urinary tract stones due to its antilithic property. According to Ayurveda, Pashanbhed’s diuretic property is very effective for increasing urine production. Due to its antipyretic and antitussive properties give relief from fever and cough simultaneously. It might also help manage ulcers due to its antioxidant and anti-ulcer properties. The anti-inflammatory property of Pashanbhed paste on the skin helps to manage boils and inflammation. It is an effective remedy to balance Vata and pitta dosha. Thus, it treats indigestion, constipation, and piles. It is the best Ayurvedic remedy to treat diabetic people.

Ayurvedic formulations containing Pashanbhed (Pashanbheda) as the main ingredient are the following

Ashmarihar Kashaya, Diureston capsule, Vastyamayantaka, Mutravirechaniya Kashaya, Url syrup, and Capsules.

Pashanbhed is an effective Ayurvedic remedy to treat a variety of health disorders. It is used for treating kidney and urinary tract stones, gives relief from fever and cough, manages ulcers, boils, inflammations, treats indigestion, constipation, piles, and diabetes.