Benefits of Samudra sokh (Vriddhadaru) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Samudra sokh (Vriddhadaru)

Vriddhadaru, also known as Elephant Creeper is a plant mentioned for the treatment of swelling, rheumatoid arthritis, general debility, leucorrhea, oligospermia, and diabetes. It is a woody climber found in Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and South India. The creeper has big broad leaves that look like the ears of an elephant. Thus, it is named the elephant creeper. Roots of Elephant Creeper have been extensively used to control inflammations in Ayurveda. Vriddhadaru is considered a rejuvenator.

Botanical Name : Argyreia speciosa

Useful Parts for Samudra sokh (Vriddhadaru) :

Roots, leaves, flowers, and seeds.

Names in different languages for Samudra sokh (Vriddhadaru) :

English: Elephant creeper, Woolly Morning-Glory
Hindi: Samandar-ka-pat, Samundar Sokha, Ghav-patta
Malayalam: Samudra Pachcha, Samudrapala, Samudra Slokam
Bengali: Bicharak, Guguli
Gujarati: Samundrasosh, Vardharo
Kannada: Chandrapada
Tamil: Ambagar, Peymunnai, Sadarbalai, Samuttrappalai
Telugu: Chandrapoda, Kokkiti, Palasamudra, Samudrapachcha, Samudrappala

Health benefits of Samudra sokh (Vriddhadaru)

Argyreia speciosa is a popular Indian medicinal plant, which has long been used in traditional Ayurvedic Indian medicine for various diseases. It is useful in edema, deranged Vata, rheumatoid arthritis, cough, dyspnea, and fever. The leaves have antibacterial, antifungal properties, so it treats your wounds and diseases like skin infections and allergies. The plant also possesses effective digestive properties. It regulates your bowel movements and maintains proper metabolism. Thus, it also treats obesity. It acts as a nerve tonic and helps with nervous-related disorders like anxiety and rheumatism. It can also boost your intellect.

This plant has nootropic, aphrodisiac, immunomodulatory, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antihyperglycemic, antidiarrheal, antiviral, nematocidal, antiulcer, anticonvulsant, and analgesic characteristics. Calcium and potassium, phosphates, tannins, and other minerals are among the ingredients.

Ayurvedic formulations containing Samudra sokh (Vriddhadaru) are following

Banovit capsule and confide tablet.

The Elephant creeper is one of the most native vines of India. Usually, the roots and the leaves of the creeper are used for their medicinal benefits. It treats wounds, internal bleeding, tumors, urination problems, obesity, indigestion, nervous-related disorders, etc.