Zarawand – Isharmool
Latin : Aristolochia indica
Origin : India
Other Names – isharmool, Indian Birthwort, Snake Root, Ahigandha, Arkamula, Garuda, Ishvara, Ishvari, Nakuieshtha, Nakuli, Sunanda, Rudrajata, Ishwari, Naakuli, Arkmuula, Gandhnakuli, Nagadamani, Adagam, Isharmul, Hooka bel, Jarvande, Ishormul, Isheri: Indian Birthwort, Snake root, Sapsanda, Sapsan, Ruhimula, Iswarimool, Sapasan, Garudakkoti, Garudakkodi, Karaleyan, Cheriya arayan, Isvaberusa, Ishwari Beru, Toppalu, Sapsikaddula, Gopikaron, Adagam, Isadesatti, Isura, Isuramuli, lyavari, Karudakkodi, Kirttikkodi, Neya, Perumarindu, Perumaruntu, Perunkilangu, Sarsugadi, Talaichuruli, Ishveraveru, Esvaraveru, Zarawand, Zaravande, Serpent root plant, Indian birth wort, Zaravand Mudharij, Smearwort
Ayurvedic classification :
- It is used in Ayurveda for the treatment of Visha (poison).
- Rasa (taste): Kashaya (Astringent), Katu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter)
- Guna : Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
- Virya : Shita (Cooling), Ushna (Heating)
- Vipaka : Katu (Pungent)
Karma / Action
- Kaphavatashamaka (Pacifies Kapha, and Vata)
- Shothahara (Reduces swelling)
- Grahabadhaghna (Destroys pregnancy)
Contradiction : Not good when taken in excess quantity. Avoid during Pregnancy
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