Gorakhmundi — East Indian Globe Thistle

Ayurvedic herb Gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus indicus) — East Indian Globe Thistle. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Tikta, Katu, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Katu. Balances Kapha, Pitta.

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Used in urinary tract infections, liver disorders, and as a detoxifying herb.

ⓘ Information

Property	Value	Description
Rasa	Tikta, Katu	Tikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic; Katu (Pungent) — stimulates digestion, circulation, expectorant
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	Mutrala, Raktashodhak, Deepana	Mutrala — diuretic, increases urine flow; Raktashodhak — blood purifier; Deepana — kindles digestive fire without digesting ama

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Munditika, Bhikshuni, Kadamba, Pravrajita

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Gorakhmundi are: panchanga.

Main Indications

Gorakhmundi is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Apachi, Gandamala, Mutrakrichha, Krimi, Kushta.

Dosha Effects

Gorakhmundi pacifies Kapha, Pitta.

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

Usage

Gorakhmundi 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, Madhura, Tikta, Kaṣ¡ya

Guna (Quality)Laghu

Virya (Potency)Uṣḍa

Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu

Karma (Action)V¡takaphahara, Medhya, Ar¿adoṣa Vin¡¿aka, Viṣaghna, .

Dose3-6 g of the drug.

Therapeutic Uses: Gaḍtam¡l¡, Apaci, Kuṣuha, Krmi, P¡ḍtu, ślipada, Medoroga,

Important Formulations: Navaratnar¡jamrg¡´ka Rasa, Arka Muḍti

Botanical Name: Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. (Asteraceae)

Part Used: Lf.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part Used	Therapeutic Use	Identifiers	References
flower	General tonic for rejuvenation	MESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016	ISBN:9788172361266
flower	Cooling effect on body	UMLS:C0678568	ISBN:9788172361266
fruit	Fishes, poisonous	MESH:D005400, ICD-11:NE61	ISBN:9788172361266
leaf	Anthelmintics	MESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0	Glimpses Of Medico-Botany Of Bastar District (M.P.)
leaf	Chest pain	MESH:D002637,UMLS:C0008031, ICD-11:MD30.Z	ISBN:9788171360536
leaf	Nervous system diseases	MESH:D009422,UMLS:C0027765, DOID:863, ICD-11:8E7Z	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
leaf	Skin diseases	MESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0Z	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
root	Anthelmintics	MESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0	ISBN:9788172361266, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
root	Anti-infective agents	MESH:D000890,UMLS:C0003204, ICD-11:XM4TV0	ISBN:9788172363093
root	Antipyretics	MESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7	ISBN:9788173717062
root	Appetite stimulants	MESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447	ISBN:9788173717062
root	Chest pain	MESH:D002637,UMLS:C0008031, ICD-11:MD30.Z	ISBN:9788173717062, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
root	Cough	MESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
root	Diabetes mellitus	MESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
root	Diuretics	MESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06	ISBN:9788173717062
root	Dyspepsia	MESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
root	Expectorants	MESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314	ISBN:9788173717062
root	Fever	MESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26	ISBN:9788173717062
root	Gastrointestinal diseases	MESH:D005767,UMLS:C0017178, DOID:77, ICD-11:DE2Z	ISBN:9788171360536
root	Helminthiasis	MESH:D006373,UMLS:C0018889, ICD-11:1F90.Z	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
root	Hemorrhage	MESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
root	Hemorrhoids	MESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.Z	ISBN:9780387706375
root	Hernia	MESH:D006547,UMLS:C0019270, ICD-11:DD5Z	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
root	Leprosy	MESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
root	Stomach diseases	MESH:D013272,UMLS:C0038354, DOID:76, ICD-11:DA4Y	ISBN:9788173717062
root	Tuberculosis, lymph node	MESH:D014388,UMLS:C0041316, DOID:4889, ICD-11:1B12.6	ISBN:9788173717062
root	Urination disorders	MESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0Y	ISBN:9788173717062
seed	Anthelmintics	MESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0	ISBN:9788172361266, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
whole plant	Aphrodisiacs	MESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567	ISBN:9788172361266
whole plant	Gastrointestinal diseases	MESH:D005767,UMLS:C0017178, DOID:77, ICD-11:DE2Z	Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
whole plant	Hemostatics	MESH:D006490,UMLS:C0019120	Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
whole plant	Intestinal diseases, parasitic	MESH:D007411,UMLS:C0021832, DOID:100, ICD-11:1A40.Z	Glimpses Of Medico-Botany Of Bastar District (M.P.)
whole plant	Liver diseases	MESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0Z	Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
whole plant	General tonic for rejuvenation	MESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016	ISBN:9788172361266
whole plant	Skin diseases	MESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0Z	Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
whole plant	Deobstruent		ISBN:9788172361266
	Antipruritics	MESH:D000982,UMLS:C0003417, ICD-11:EC90	ISBN:9788173717062
	Common cold	MESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00	Glimpses Of Medico-Botany Of Bastar District (M.P.), ISBN:9780387706375
	Diuretics	MESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06	ISBN:9788172361266
	Edema	MESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1	ISBN:9788173717062
	Emollients	MESH:D004643,UMLS:C0013983, ICD-11:XM1C59	ISBN:9780387706375
	Epilepsy	MESH:D004827,UMLS:C0014544, DOID:1826, ICD-11:8A6Z	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
	Gastrointestinal diseases	MESH:D005767,UMLS:C0017178, DOID:77, ICD-11:DE2Z	ISBN:9780387706375
	Gout	MESH:D006073,UMLS:C0018099, DOID:13189, ICD-11:FA25	A Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat)
	Hemostatics	MESH:D006490,UMLS:C0019120	ISBN:9780387706375
	Jaundice	MESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
	Liver diseases	MESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0Z	ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788173717062
	Migraine disorders	MESH:D008881,UMLS:C0149931, DOID:6364, ICD-11:8A80.Z	ISBN:9788173717062
	Nasal disease	MESH:D009668,UMLS:C0028432, DOID:2825, ICD-11:CA0Z	Glimpses Of Medico-Botany Of Bastar District (M.P.)
	Stomach diseases	MESH:D013272,UMLS:C0038354, DOID:76, ICD-11:DA4Y	ISBN:9788173717062
	Urethral diseases	MESH:D014522,UMLS:C0041969, DOID:732, ICD-11:GC0Y	ISBN:9788172361266
	Rheumatoid arthritis	MESH:D001172,UMLS:C0003873, DOID:7148, ICD-11:FA20	A Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat)