Ajmoda — Wild Celery

Ayurvedic herb Ajmoda (Apium graveolens) — Wild Celery. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Katu, Tikta, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Katu. Balances Kapha, Vata.

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Improves digestion, relieves bloating and abdominal discomfort, and acts as carminative.

ⓘ Information

Property	Value	Description
Rasa	Katu, Tikta	Katu (Pungent) — stimulates digestion, circulation, expectorant; Tikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
Guna	Laghu, Ruksha	Laghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Ruksha (Dry) — absorbs moisture, drying
Virya	Ushna	Ushna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
Vipaka	Katu	Katu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
Prabhava	Deepana, Pachana, Vatanulomana	Deepana — kindles digestive fire without digesting ama; Pachana — digests ama and toxins; Vatanulomana — regulates Vata downward movement

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Ajamoda, Ugragandha, Brahmakoshi, Kharashwa

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Ajmoda are: phala.

Main Indications

Ajmoda is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Ajeerna, Adhmana, Gulma, Shoola, Vata Vyadhi.

Dosha Effects

Ajmoda pacifies Kapha, Vata.

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

Usage

Ajmoda 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

Guna (Quality)Laghu, Rūkṣa

Virya (Potency)Uṣḍa

Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu

Karma (Action)Vid¡hi, Kaphav¡tajit, Dipana, Rucikrt, Krmijit, śūlaghna

Dose1-3 g of the drug in powder form.

Therapeutic Uses: Aruci, ādhm¡na, Gulma, Hikk¡, Chardi, Krmiroga, śūla

Important Formulations: Ajamod¡rka, Ajamod¡di Cūrḍa

Botanical Name: Apium leptophyllum (Umbelliferae)

Part Used: Frt.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part Used	Therapeutic Use	Identifiers	References
fruit	Anti-infective agents, local	MESH:D000891,UMLS:C0003205, ICD-11:XM4VG4	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Antirheumatic agents	MESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Anuria	MESH:D001002,UMLS:C0003460, DOID:2983, ICD-11:MF51	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
fruit	Appetite stimulants	MESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
fruit	Back pain	MESH:D001416,UMLS:C0004604, ICD-11:ME84.2Z	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
fruit	Edema	MESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
fruit	Flatulence	MESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
fruit	Gout	MESH:D006073,UMLS:C0018099, DOID:13189, ICD-11:FA25	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
fruit	Kidney calculi	MESH:D007669,UMLS:C0022650, ICD-11:GB70.0	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
fruit	Menstruation-inducing agents	MESH:D008600,UMLS:C0025346	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
fruit	Nervous system diseases	MESH:D009422,UMLS:C0027765, DOID:863, ICD-11:8E7Z	ISBN:9788183602525
fruit	Parasympatholytics	MESH:D010276,UMLS:C0030511, ICD-11:XM3A77	ISBN:9788183602525
fruit	Pleurisy	MESH:D010998,UMLS:C0032231, DOID:10247, ICD-11:MD31	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
fruit	General tonic for rejuvenation	MESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Sciatica	MESH:D012585,UMLS:C0036396, ICD-11:ME84.3	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
fruit	Urinary bladder calculi	MESH:D001744,UMLS:C0005683, ICD-11:GB71.0	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
fruit	Diaphoretic	UMLS:C1707737	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
fruit	Deobstruent		Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
root	Abdominal pain	MESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4	ISBN:9788190595216
root	Amenorrhea	MESH:D000568,UMLS:C0002453, DOID:13938, ICD-11:GA20.0	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
root	Anti-bacterial agents	MESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0	ISBN:9788172360481
root	Anti-infective agents, local	MESH:D000891,UMLS:C0003205, ICD-11:XM4VG4	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Antirheumatic agents	MESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Anuria	MESH:D001002,UMLS:C0003460, DOID:2983, ICD-11:MF51	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
root	Appetite stimulants	MESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
root	Ascites	MESH:D001201,UMLS:C0003962, ICD-11:ME04	ISBN:9788190595216
root	Back pain	MESH:D001416,UMLS:C0004604, ICD-11:ME84.2Z	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
root	Calculi	MESH:D002137,UMLS:C0006736	ISBN:9788190595216
root	Chest pain	MESH:D002637,UMLS:C0008031, ICD-11:MD30.Z	ISBN:9788190595216
root	Colic	MESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
root	Diuretics	MESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
root	Edema	MESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788190595216, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
root	Fever	MESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26	ISBN:9788190595216
root	Flatulence	MESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
root	Gout	MESH:D006073,UMLS:C0018099, DOID:13189, ICD-11:FA25	ISBN:9788190595216, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
root	Hiccup	MESH:D006606,UMLS:C0019521, ICD-11:MD11.6	ISBN:9788190595216
root	Kidney calculi	MESH:D007669,UMLS:C0022650, ICD-11:GB70.0	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
root	Liver diseases	MESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0Z	ISBN:9788190595216
root	Low back pain	MESH:D017116,UMLS:C0024031, ICD-11:ME84.2	ISBN:9788190595216
root	Menstruation-inducing agents	MESH:D008600,UMLS:C0025346	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
root	Neurasthenia	MESH:D009440,UMLS:C0027804	ISBN:9788190595216
root	Pain	MESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3Z	ISBN:9788190595216
root	Pleurisy	MESH:D010998,UMLS:C0032231, DOID:10247, ICD-11:MD31	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
root	General tonic for rejuvenation	MESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Sciatica	MESH:D012585,UMLS:C0036396, ICD-11:ME84.3	ISBN:9788190595216, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
root	Sinusitis	MESH:D012852,UMLS:C0037199, DOID:0050127, ICD-11:CA0A.Z	ISBN:9788190595216
root	Urinary bladder calculi	MESH:D001744,UMLS:C0005683, ICD-11:GB71.0	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
root	Urinary retention	MESH:D016055,UMLS:C0080274, ICD-11:MF50.3	ISBN:9788190595216
root	Urinary tract infections	MESH:D014552,UMLS:C0042029, DOID:0080784, ICD-11:GC08	ISBN:9788190595216
root	Diaphoretic	UMLS:C1707737	Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
root	Deobstruent		Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
seed	Anticonvulsants	MESH:D000927,UMLS:C0003286, ICD-11:XM07T3	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
seed	Antifungal agents	MESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
seed	Anti-infective agents, local	MESH:D000891,UMLS:C0003205, ICD-11:XM4VG4	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Antirheumatic agents	MESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
seed	Asthma	MESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
seed	Bronchitis	MESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
seed	Cardiotonic agents	MESH:D002316,UMLS:C0007209, ICD-11:XM91S1	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Central nervous system depressants	MESH:D002492,UMLS:C0007681, ICD-11:XM6QP4	ISBN:9788172360481
seed	Contraceptive agents	MESH:D003270,UMLS:C0009871	ISBN:9788172360481
seed	Diuretics	MESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06	ISBN:9788172361266
seed	Flatulence	MESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
seed	Gout	MESH:D006073,UMLS:C0018099, DOID:13189, ICD-11:FA25	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Insecticides	MESH:D007306,UMLS:C0021576, ICD-11:XM3K66	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Liver diseases	MESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0Z	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
seed	Menstruation-inducing agents	MESH:D008600,UMLS:C0025346	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
seed	Nervous system diseases	MESH:D009422,UMLS:C0027765, DOID:863, ICD-11:8E7Z	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Neurotic disorders	MESH:D009497,UMLS:C0027932, DOID:4964	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Parasympatholytics	MESH:D010276,UMLS:C0030511, ICD-11:XM3A77	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
seed	Psoriasis	MESH:D011565,UMLS:C0033860, DOID:8893, ICD-11:EA90	ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172362089
seed	General tonic for rejuvenation	MESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
seed	Splenic diseases	MESH:D013158,UMLS:C0037997, DOID:2529, ICD-11:3B8Z	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
seed	Tranquilizing agents	MESH:D014149,UMLS:C0040614	ISBN:9788172360481
whole plant	Antioxidants	MESH:D000975,UMLS:C0003402	ISBN:9788172360481
whole plant	Diuretics	MESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06	ISBN:9788172360481
whole plant	Flatulence	MESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08	ISBN:9788172360481
whole plant	Menstruation-inducing agents	MESH:D008600,UMLS:C0025346	ISBN:9788172360481
whole plant	Psoriasis	MESH:D011565,UMLS:C0033860, DOID:8893, ICD-11:EA90	ISBN:9788172360481
whole plant	General tonic for rejuvenation	MESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016	ISBN:9788172360481
whole plant	Vitiligo	MESH:D014820,UMLS:C0042900, DOID:12306, ICD-11:ED63.0	ISBN:9788172360481
	Anti-bacterial agents	MESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0	ISBN:9770972795006
	Antifungal agents	MESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4	ISBN:9788172362089
	Antioxidants	MESH:D000975,UMLS:C0003402	ISBN:9788172362089
	Antirheumatic agents	MESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2	ISBN:9780387706375
	Asthma	MESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23	ISBN:9780387706375
	Bronchitis	MESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20	ISBN:9780387706375
	Contraceptive agents	MESH:D003270,UMLS:C0009871	ISBN:9770972795006
	Hypnotics and sedatives	MESH:D006993,UMLS:C0020592, ICD-11:XM3GR8	ISBN:9788183602525
	Insect repellents	MESH:D007302,UMLS:C0021572	ISBN:9788172362089
	Liver diseases	MESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0Z	ISBN:9780387706375
	Splenic diseases	MESH:D013158,UMLS:C0037997, DOID:2529, ICD-11:3B8Z	ISBN:9780387706375