Bael leaves for digestion and Vata disorders.
Ayurvedic Pharmacology
This formulation exhibits the following Ayurvedic pharmacological properties:
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa | Kashaya, Tikta | Kashaya (Astringent) — drying, absorbent, wound-healing; Tikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic |
| Guna | Laghu | Laghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness |
| Virya | Ushna | Ushna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta |
| Vipaka | Katu | Katu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening |
| Prabhava | Agnideepana, Shoolahara | Agnideepana — kindles digestive fire |
Dosha Effects
Bilwa Patra pacifies Vata, Kapha. {’ It is tridoshic — balancing all three doshas.’ if r.get(’tridosha’) else ‘’} {’ It may aggravate ’ + ‘, ‘.join(aggravate) + ’ when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.’ if aggravate else ‘’}
Usage
This is a classical formulation. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage, preparation method (Anupana), and duration of therapy based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti). Classical texts describe specific indications, contraindications, and processing methods for each formulation.
Data sourced from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database v1.0 beta (CC BY 4.0).