Benefits of Prishniparni Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Prishniparni

Prishniparni is a 0.9–1.8 m tall, erect, little-branched perennial herb. The leaves are 20–30 cm long, imparipinnate, and have 5–9 leaflets. It belongs to the Dashamoolas, which is a combination of the roots of ten medicinal herbs. Nepal, India, China, and northern Australia are all home to this species. Because of its numerous health benefits, it is considered one of the finest herbs in Ayurveda.

Botanical Name : Uraria picta (Hedysarum pictum)

Useful Parts for Prishniparni :

Roots

Names in different languages for Prishniparni :

English: Indian Uraria
Hindi: Pithavan, Dabra
Malayalam: Orila
Bengali: Salpani, Chhalani, Chakule
Gujarati: Pithavan
Kannada: Murele Honne, Ondele honne, Prushniparni
Tamil: Oripai
Telugu: Kolakuponna

Health Benefits of Prishniparni

According to Ayurveda, Prishniparni balances all three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. It has a sweet-bitter taste and a hot potency. It is an effective remedy for healing fractured bones. The presence of phosphorus and calcium helps in treating fractures. Prishniparni is an excellent herb for treating all kinds of fever like malaria, recurring fevers, and accompanying complaints of weakness. It improves fertility and the reproductive systems of both men and women. It also improves liver health. It also has aphrodisiac, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, antimicrobial, and antidiarrheal properties.

Ayurvedic medicines with Prishniparni as the main ingredient are the following

Mahanarayan Oil, Manasamitra Vatakam, and Dhanwantharam Thailam.

Prishniparni is one of the most important Ayurvedic herbs. It is one of the Dashamoola. The numerous health benefits of Prishniparni make it one of the powerful herbs in Ayurveda.