Kakoli — Roscoe's Lily

Ayurvedic herb Kakoli (Fritillaria roylei) — Roscoe's Lily. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Madhura, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Madhura. Balances Vata, Pitta.

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From the Ashtavarga group, Kakoli is a cooling, nourishing tonic used in rejuvenative and aphrodisiac formulas.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — nourishing, grounding, promotes tissue growth
GunaGuru, SnigdhaGuru (Heavy) — increases bulk, grounding; Snigdha (Oily/Unctuous) — moistening, nourishing
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing
Prabhavarasayan, Vrishya, JivaniyaRasayana — rejuvenative, promotes longevity and immunity; Vrishya — aphrodisiac, enhances reproductive health; Jivaniya

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Vayasoli, Kshweda, Madhura, Shukrashodhini

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Kakoli are: kanda.

Main Indications

Kakoli is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Kshaya, Shwasa, Kasa, Raktapitta, Trishna.

Dosha Effects

Kakoli pacifies Vata, Pitta.

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

Usage

Kakoli 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
Guna (Quality)Guru, śita
Virya (Potency)śita
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Madhura
Karma (Action)V¡tahara, Pittahara, śukrala, Brṇhaḍa
Dose3-6 g
Therapeutic Uses: Raktapitta, śoṣa, Jvara, śv¡sa, K¡sa, Kṣaya, D¡ha
Important Formulations: Brhat A¿vagandh¡ Ghrta, Brhacch¡gal¡dya Ghrta, Da¿am
Botanical Name: Lilium polyphyllum (Liliaceae)
Part Used: Tub.Rt.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
bulbAntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9788172360481
bulbAsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
bulbBronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9770972795006
bulbCommon coldMESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00ISBN:9770972795006
bulbCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9770972795006
bulbDyspneaMESH:D004417,UMLS:C0013404, ICD-11:MD11.5ISBN:9770972795006
bulbEmaciationMESH:D004614,UMLS:C0013911, ICD-11:5B51ISBN:9770972795006
bulbExpectorantsMESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314ISBN:9788172360481
bulbFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9770972795006
bulbGalactogoguesMESH:D056669,UMLS:C2717873ISBN:9788172360481
bulbGenital diseases, femaleMESH:D005831,UMLS:C0017411, ICD-11:GA6ZISBN:9770972795006
bulbGoutMESH:D006073,UMLS:C0018099, DOID:13189, ICD-11:FA25ISBN:9770972795006
bulbHeart diseasesMESH:D006331,UMLS:C0018799, DOID:114, ICD-11:BC4ZISBN:9770972795006
bulbHematologic diseasesMESH:D006402,UMLS:C0018939, DOID:74, ICD-11:3C0ZISBN:9770972795006
bulbHemorrhageMESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27ISBN:9770972795006
bulbHypotensionMESH:D007022,UMLS:C0020649, ICD-11:BA2ZISBN:9770972795006
bulbNervous system diseasesMESH:D009422,UMLS:C0027765, DOID:863, ICD-11:8E7ZISBN:9770972795006
bulbPainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9770972795006
bulbIncrease physical endurance, strength and staminaMESH:D010807ISBN:9770972795006
bulbGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9770972795006
bulbStomach diseasesMESH:D013272,UMLS:C0038354, DOID:76, ICD-11:DA4YISBN:9770972795006
bulbTuberculosisMESH:D014376,UMLS:C0041296, DOID:399, ICD-11:1B1ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
rootGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9770972795006
stemAsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
stemBronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
stemTuberculosisMESH:D014376,UMLS:C0041296, DOID:399, ICD-11:1B1ZISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
AntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9788173717048
Antirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9788173717048
AphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9788173717048
AstheniaMESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22ISBN:9788173717048
AsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9770972795006
BronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788173717048
CoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788173717048
DiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9788173717048
Disorder of ejaculationUMLS:C0235969ISBN:9788173717048
ExpectorantsMESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314ISBN:9788173717048
FeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788173717048
GalactogoguesMESH:D056669,UMLS:C2717873ISBN:9788173717048
HematemesisMESH:D006396,UMLS:C0018926, ICD-11:ME24.A5ISBN:9788173717048
Lactation disordersMESH:D007775,UMLS:C0022927, ICD-11:JB46.7ISBN:9788173717048
PainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9788173717048
General tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9770972795006
ThirstMESH:D013894ISBN:9788173717048
TuberculosisMESH:D014376,UMLS:C0041296, DOID:399, ICD-11:1B1ZISBN:9770972795006
Urination disordersMESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0YISBN:9788173717048