Gangeruki — White Crossberry

Ayurvedic herb Gangeruki (Grewia tenax) — White Crossberry. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Madhura, Kashaya, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Madhura. Balances Vata, Pitta.

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Grewia tenax is a cooling and strengthening herb, used to relieve burning sensation and thirst.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaMadhura, KashayaMadhura (Sweet) — nourishing, grounding, promotes tissue growth; Kashaya (Astringent) — drying, absorbent, wound-healing
GunaSnigdhaSnigdha (Oily/Unctuous) — moistening, nourishing
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing
PrabhavaBalya, DahashamanaBalya — strengthens, increases strength and stamina; Dahashamana

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Gangeru, Nagambala, Kharapatra

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Gangeruki are: moola twak, phala.

Main Indications

Gangeruki is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Raktapitta, Trishna, Daha, Urakshata, Daurbalya.

Dosha Effects

Gangeruki pacifies Vata, Pitta.

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

Usage

Gangeruki 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)Madhura, Amla, Kauu, Tikta, Kaṣ¡ya
Guna (Quality)Guru
Virya (Potency)Uṣḍa
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu
Karma (Action)Tridoṣahara, Sa´gr¡haka
Dose2-3 g of the drug in powder form.
Therapeutic Uses: Vraḍa, Pittavik¡ra
Important Formulations: Jirak¡di Modaka.
Botanical Name: Grewia tenax (Tiliaceae)
Part Used: St.Bk.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
aerial partCentral nervous system depressantsMESH:D002492,UMLS:C0007681, ICD-11:XM6QP4ISBN:9788172360481
barkHair lossMESH:D000505,UMLS:C0002170, DOID:987, ICD-11:ED70ISBN:9788172361266
fruitEdemaMESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1ISBN:9770972795006
fruitFractures, boneMESH:D050723,UMLS:C0016658, ICD-11:ND56.2ISBN:9770972795006
fruitSunstrokeMESH:D013474,UMLS:C0038819, ICD-11:NF01.0ISBN:9770972795006
leafAcne vulgarisMESH:D000152,UMLS:C0702166, DOID:6543, ICD-11:ED80.ZISBN:9770972795006
leafAnti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9770972795006
leafAntitubercular agentsMESH:D000995,UMLS:C0003448, ICD-11:XM6DX3ISBN:9770972795006
leafFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9770972795006
leafFractures, boneMESH:D050723,UMLS:C0016658, ICD-11:ND56.2ISBN:9770972795006
leafFurunculosisMESH:D005667,UMLS:C0016867, ICD-11:1B75.0ISBN:9770972795006
leafGoutMESH:D006073,UMLS:C0018099, DOID:13189, ICD-11:FA25ISBN:9770972795006
leafInsect bites and stingsMESH:D007299,UMLS:C0021568, ICD-11:EK50.0ISBN:9770972795006
leafStomatitis, aphthousMESH:D013281,UMLS:C0038363, DOID:9663, ICD-11:DA01.10ISBN:9770972795006
rhizomeFractures, boneMESH:D050723,UMLS:C0016658, ICD-11:ND56.2ISBN:9770972795006
rootAntineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
rootBites and stingsMESH:D001733,UMLS:C0005659ISBN:9770972795006
rootDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9770972795006
rootFractures, boneMESH:D050723,UMLS:C0016658, ICD-11:ND56.2ISBN:9770972795006
rootGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016A Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat), ISBN:9770972795006
rootSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9788172360481
rootSnake bitesMESH:D012909,UMLS:C0037379ISBN:9770972795006
rootTuberculosisMESH:D014376,UMLS:C0041296, DOID:399, ICD-11:1B1ZA Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat)
rootWounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9770972795006
seedTuberculosisMESH:D014376,UMLS:C0041296, DOID:399, ICD-11:1B1ZISBN:9770972795006
stemAnti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9770972795006
stemAntineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
stemAntitubercular agentsMESH:D000995,UMLS:C0003448, ICD-11:XM6DX3ISBN:9770972795006
stemFractures, boneMESH:D050723,UMLS:C0016658, ICD-11:ND56.2ISBN:9770972795006
woodCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
woodPainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
Central nervous system diseasesMESH:D002493,UMLS:C0007682, DOID:331ISBN:9770972795006
HypothermiaMESH:D007035,UMLS:C0020672, ICD-11:NF02ISBN:9770972795006