Agnimantha — Dusky Fire Brand

Ayurvedic herb Agnimantha (Premna integrifolia) — Dusky Fire Brand. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Tikta, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Katu. Balances Vata.

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Part of Dashamoola, used in vata disorders and for promoting digestion.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaTiktaTikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
GunaLaghuLaghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness
ViryaUshnaUshna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaShoolaghna, VirechanaShoolaghna — analgesic, relieves pain; Virechana — purgative, therapeutic cleansing

Sanskrit Synonyms

In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Agnimantha is known by the following Sanskrit names:

Tarkari, Nadeyi, Vaijayanti, Shriparni

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Agnimantha are: moola, patra.

Main Indications

Agnimantha is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Shotha, Pandu, Arsha, Vata Vyadhi.

Dosha Effects

Agnimantha pacifies Vata.

It may aggravate Pitta when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.

Usage

Agnimantha is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API)

Source: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India — Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH

Rasa (Taste)Kauu, Tikta, Kaṣ¡ya
Guna (Quality)Laghu, Rūkṣa
Virya (Potency)Uṣḍa
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu
Karma (Action)V¡tahara, Kaphahara, śvayathuhara, V¡takara
Dose12-24 g of the drug in powder form for decoction.
Therapeutic Uses: śotha, P¡ḍtu, Ar¿a, V¡tavik¡ra, Vibandha, Agnim¡ndya, ādhm¡na,
Important Formulations: Da¿amūl¡riṣua, Da¿amūla Kv¡tha Cūrḍa, Induk¡nta Gh
Botanical Name: Clerodendrum phlomidis Linn. (Verbenaceae)
Part Used: Rt.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

Source: Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry And Therapeutics (IMPPAT) v1.0 — CC BY 4.0

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
leafAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9789327275590
leafAppetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9788172361266
leafColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172362461, ISBN:9789327275590
leafCommon coldMESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00ISBN:9788172361266
leafDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9789327275590
leafFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9789327275590
leafFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172362461, ISBN:9789327275590
leafGalactogoguesMESH:D056669,UMLS:C2717873ISBN:9788172362461
leafNeuralgiaMESH:D009437,UMLS:C0027796, ICD-11:MG30.5ZISBN:9789327275590
rootAppetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9788172361266
rootLiver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9788172361266
whole plantAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172362461
whole plantNeuralgiaMESH:D009437,UMLS:C0027796, ICD-11:MG30.5ZISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172362461
Antirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9788172361266
GalactogoguesMESH:D056669,UMLS:C2717873ISBN:9780387706375
NeuralgiaMESH:D009437,UMLS:C0027796, ICD-11:MG30.5ZISBN:9788172361266