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Medicinal properties of Vidarikanda ( Pueraria Tuberosa )
Medicinal properties of Vidarikanda (
Pueraria Tuberosa )
Pueraria tuberosa or Vidarikanda (in Sanskrit )
belongs to the family of Fabaceae. It is a perennial woody
climber and has huge tuberous roots. A fully grown plant
measures 5-6 meters in height. This plant bears white flowers
with pink shade. It is mainly found in India, Nepal and
Pakistan. It is popularly known as Indian Kudzu.
In ayurveda system of medicine, its roots are used
for medicinal purposes. The roots contain Steroids, Sugars,
Amino acids and Sterols. Researchers have evaluated the
antimicrobial properties of this plant.
According to texts of ayurveda Vidarikanda is heavy
to digest and increases moisture level of tissues and stickiness
of secretions. It is sweet to taste and this taste remains in
all stages of
digestion. It has tremendous cooling properties.
Due to these properties it alleviates
pitta and
vata .
Medicinal properties of Vidarikanda
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This tuber reduces dryness of
body and eases bowel movement. It is very useful in relieving
constipation.
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It strengthens the
body and
boosts its immunity. This wonder herb acts as
Rasayana and helps
to slow down ageing process.
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Vidaarikanda rejuvenates
male reproductive system and increases
quality and quantity of
semen. This helps to increase sperm count and sperm motility.
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This ayurvedic herb reduces vata
and normalizes kapha. Due to these properties shukra dhatu
increases. Shukra dhatu helps to increase
hard erections,
libido
and sexual energy.
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Vidaarikanda acts as an
aphrodisiac and is known as vrishya. This is used in
vajikarana
preparations.
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It acts as a galactogogue and is
very useful for nursing mothers.
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Due to its diuretic properties,
it is used as an ingredient in ayurvedic diuretic preparations.
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Consumption of this herb
rejuvenates skin and increases
fairness and glow. It is widely
used in diseases of skin which cause discoloration. As increases
moistness of skin it helps to reduce
dryness of skin
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This herb rejuvenates whole body
and increases muscle bulk.
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author Dr.SavithaSuri is an Ayurvedic Physician and web master
of http://www.ayurhelp.com
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