Gandh Prasarni – Paedaria Foetida

Gandha prasarni or Prasarini

INCI : Paedaria Foetida

Other Names : Talanili, Gandhaprasaarini, Gandhaprasini Mudiyar, Kundal, Gandhabhaaduli, Gandhaprasarani, Pasaran, Chinese flower, Prasarini, Gandhpatra, Takkeda, Savirel, Gandhabhaduliya, Gandhabhadule, Gandal, Hiran-vel, Hiranvel, Haranvel, Gandhana, Prasarni, Pinarisangai, Bhedai lota, Paduri lota, Hesarani, Prasarini bail, Tala nili, Suprasara,  Skunkvine, Stinkvine, Pilau maile (Hawaiian),  Chinese fever vine

Chemical Constituents : Ariel parts contain epi-friedelanol, emblin and beta-sitosterol. Leaves & stems Contain iridoid glycosides, sitosterol, stigamasterol, Campesterol, urasolic acid, hentriacontane, hentriacontanol, ceryl alcohol, palmitic acid and methyl mercaptan.

Ayurvedic classification : 

Rasa (Taste)                                                        : Tikta (Bitter)

Guna  (Physical properties                               : Guru ( Heavy) , Sara (Flowing)

Veerya (Potency)                                                : Ushna (Warming)

Vipaka (Taste conversion after digestion)   : Katu ( Pungent)

Paederia foetida is a medicinal plant used in traditional and folkloric medicine for a variety of purposes, including:

Inflammation : Paederia foetida has been used to treat inflammation.

Digestive issues: Paederia foetida has been used to treat diarrhoea, bowel disease, and stomach pain.

Other conditions: Paederia foetida has also been used to treat snake bites, bone fractures, burns, and scalding.

Pharmacological activities

Skin conditions: It has been used to treat skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and ringworm. The plant’s sap is often applied topically to the affected area.

Pain relief: Paederia foetida has been used as a pain reliever for headaches, toothaches, and muscle aches.

Respiratory issues: It has been used to treat respiratory problems like asthma and bronchitis.

Digestive disorders: The plant has been used to treat digestive issues such as diarrhea, constipation, and stomach ulcers.

Fever: Paederia foetida has been used as a fever reducer.

Paederia foetida has a wide range of pharmacological activities, including anti-diabetic, anti-hyperlipidaemic, antioxidant, nephro-protective, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, and more.