Benefits of Shalaparni (Desmodium gangeticum) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Shalaparni (Desmodium gangeticum)

Shalaparni is an Ayurvedic herb with high medicinal values. Shalaparni is included in a group of 10 prominent herbs ( Dasamoola) with innumerable medicinal properties. Shalaparni, which belongs to the Fabaceae family, grows in several parts of India and the Himalayas. The herb improves our health by enhancing our immune system.

Botanical Name : Desmodium gangeticum.

Useful Parts for Shalaparni (Desmodium gangeticum) :

Roots and whole plant.

Names in different languages for Shalaparni (Desmodium gangeticum) :

English: Desmodium gangeticum.
Hindi: Sarivan.
Malayalam: Pullati.
Bengali: Shalapani.
Gujarati: Shalavan.
Telugu: Gitanaram.
Tamil: Pullati.
Marathi: Salavan.
Kannada: Nariyalavona.

Health benefits of Shalaparni (Desmodium gangeticum)

Shalaparni's therapeutic properties are limitless.

• Shalaparni is rich in anti-inflammatory properties that prevent pain and inflammation of joints and muscles.
• The rich antioxidant properties of Shalaparni neutralize the effect of free radicals and protect our bodies from various diseases.
• The analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of Shalaparni cures pain and inflammations associated with arthritis.
• Fever can be effectively treated with Shalaparni due to its rich antipyretic properties.
• The diuretic properties of Shalaparni prevents burning sensation while urination, frequent urination, etc.
• Constipation can effectively be reduced with Shalaparni due to its laxative properties.
• The anthelmintic properties of Shalaparni easily prevent worm infestations.

Ayurvedic medicines include Shalaparni (Desmodium gangeticum) as an ingredient

• Amritarishtam.
• Dasamoolarishtam.
• Mritasanjeevani Sura.

Shalaparni has been widely used in Ayurveda to treat diseases such as constipation, painful urination, worm infestations, skin diseases, fever, arthritis, etc.