Gojihva — Sedge

Ayurvedic herb Gojihva (Onosma bracteata) — Sedge. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Tikta, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Madhura. Balances Pitta.

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Cools the body, improves immunity and reduces burning sensation.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaTiktaTikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
GunaLaghuLaghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing
PrabhavaTrishnahara, RaktaprasadanaTrishnahara; Raktaprasadana — blood tonic

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Darvika, Kharapatrini, Vrikshadani

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Gojihva are: panchanga, patra.

Main Indications

Gojihva is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Jwara, Raktapitta, Kasa, Shwasa, Vrana.

Dosha Effects

Gojihva pacifies Pitta.

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

Usage

Gojihva 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)Kaṣ¡ya, Tikta, Madhura
Guna (Quality)Laghu
Virya (Potency)śita
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Madhura
Karma (Action)V¡tala, Pittahara, Kaphahara, Hrdya, Gr¡hi
Dose3-6 g of the drug in powder form
Therapeutic Uses: Raktapitta, Kuṣuha, Jvara, śv¡sa, K¡sa, Aruci, Prameha, Raktavik¡ra,
Botanical Name: Onosma bracteatum Wall. (Boraginaceae)
Part Used: Aerial Part