Karkatashringi — Crab's Claw

Ayurvedic herb Karkatashringi (Pistacia integerrima) — Crab's Claw. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Tikta, Kashaya, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Katu. Balances Vata, Kapha.

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Pistacia integerrima galls are used in treating cough, asthma, and diarrhea, especially in children.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaTikta, KashayaTikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic; Kashaya (Astringent) — drying, absorbent, wound-healing
GunaGuruGuru (Heavy) — increases bulk, grounding
ViryaUshnaUshna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaKasahara, Shwasahara, GrahiKasahara — relieves cough; Shwasahara — relieves dyspnea and asthma; Grahi — absorbent, improves assimilation, stops diarrhea

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Shringi, Karkata, Vishanika, Ajashringi

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Karkatashringi are: galla.

Main Indications

Karkatashringi is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Kasa, Shwasa, Hikka, Atisara, Jwara.

Dosha Effects

Karkatashringi pacifies Vata, Kapha.

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

Usage

Karkatashringi 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).

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
gallAnorexiaMESH:D000855,UMLS:C1971624, DOID:8689, ICD-11:MG43.7ISBN:9788171360536
gallAppetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9788172362461
gallAsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266
gallAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172360818
gallBronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788171360536
gallCentral nervous system depressantsMESH:D002492,UMLS:C0007681, ICD-11:XM6QP4ISBN:9788172362461
gallCholagogues and cholereticsMESH:D002756,UMLS:C0232763ISBN:9788172360818
gallCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788172361266
gallDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9788171360536
gallDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172361266
gallDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788171360536
gallEpistaxisMESH:D004844,UMLS:C0014591, ICD-11:MD20ISBN:9788172362461
gallExpectorantsMESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266
gallFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788172362461
gallHemostaticsMESH:D006490,UMLS:C0019120ISBN:9780387706375
gallLeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9788171360536
gallLeukorrheaMESH:D007973,UMLS:C0023533, DOID:3766, ICD-11:MF3AISBN:9788171360536
gallPharyngitisMESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.ZISBN:9788171360536
gallPsoriasisMESH:D011565,UMLS:C0033860, DOID:8893, ICD-11:EA90ISBN:9788171360536
gallGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266
gallScorpion stingsMESH:D065008,UMLS:C0238417, ICD-11:NE61ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172362461
gallSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9788171360536
gallSnake bitesMESH:D012909,UMLS:C0037379ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172362461
gallTuberculosis, pulmonaryMESH:D014397,UMLS:C0041327, DOID:2957, ICD-11:1B10.ZISBN:9788172361266
gallVomitingMESH:D014839,UMLS:C0042963, ICD-11:MD90.1ISBN:9788172362461
AnorexiaMESH:D000855,UMLS:C1971624, DOID:8689, ICD-11:MG43.7ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788173717055
AstheniaMESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22ISBN:9788173717055
AsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9788173717055
Bronchial diseasesMESH:D001982,UMLS:C0006261, DOID:1176, ICD-11:CB40.YISBN:9788172360818
BronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788173717055
CoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788173717055
DiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788173717055
DysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788173717055
DyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788173717055
FeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788173717055
FlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9788172360818
HiccupMESH:D006606,UMLS:C0019521, ICD-11:MD11.6ISBN:9788173717055
InflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:9788173717055
LeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9788173717055
LeukorrheaMESH:D007973,UMLS:C0023533, DOID:3766, ICD-11:MF3AISBN:9788173717055
Lung diseasesMESH:D008171,UMLS:C0024115, DOID:850, ICD-11:CB40.YISBN:9788172360818
ParasympatholyticsMESH:D010276,UMLS:C0030511, ICD-11:XM3A77ISBN:9788172360818
Periodontal diseasesMESH:D010510,UMLS:C0031090, DOID:3388, ICD-11:DA0CISBN:9788172360818
PharyngitisMESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.ZISBN:9788173717055
PsoriasisMESH:D011565,UMLS:C0033860, DOID:8893, ICD-11:EA90ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788173717055
Skin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9788173717055
Stomach diseasesMESH:D013272,UMLS:C0038354, DOID:76, ICD-11:DA4YISBN:9788173717055
ThirstMESH:D013894ISBN:9788173717055
UlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9788173717055