Kurabaka — Crested Philippine Violet

Ayurvedic herb Kurabaka (Barleria cristata) — Crested Philippine Violet. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Tikta, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Katu. Balances Vata, Kapha.

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Barleria cristata is used for its anti-inflammatory properties in treating swelling and pain.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaTiktaTikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
GunaLaghuLaghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness
ViryaUshnaUshna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaShothahara, VedanasthapanaShothahara — anti-inflammatory, reduces swelling; Vedanasthapana — analgesic, pain relief

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Sahachara bheda, Raktajhinti, Kuruvaka

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Kurabaka are: panchanga, moola.

Main Indications

Kurabaka is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Shotha, Sandhishoola, Raktapitta, Kasa, Kushta.

Dosha Effects

Kurabaka pacifies Vata, Kapha.

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

Usage

Kurabaka 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
leafAbdominal painMESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9770972795006
leafAnemiaMESH:D000740,UMLS:C0002871, DOID:2355, ICD-11:3A9ZISBN:9788172361792
leafAntifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9770972795006
leafCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9770972795006, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
leafEar diseasesMESH:D004427,UMLS:C0013447, ICD-11:AC0ZISBN:9770972795006
leafEdemaMESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1ISBN:9770972795006
leafEye diseasesMESH:D005128,UMLS:C0015397, DOID:5614, ICD-11:9E1ZISBN:9770972795006
leafInflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361792, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
leafSnake bitesMESH:D012909,UMLS:C0037379ISBN:9770972795006
leafToothacheMESH:D014098,UMLS:C0040460, ICD-11:DA0A.YISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375
leafWound healingMESH:D014945,UMLS:C0043240ISBN:9770972795006
rootAbortifacient agentsMESH:D000019,UMLS:C0000782, ICD-11:JA00.1ISBN:9770972795006
rootAnemiaMESH:D000740,UMLS:C0002871, DOID:2355, ICD-11:3A9ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172361792
rootAnti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9770972795006
rootAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9770972795006
rootAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9770972795006, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
rootAntitussive agentsMESH:D000996,UMLS:C0003449ISBN:9770972795006
rootCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9770972795006, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
rootEdemaMESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1ISBN:9770972795006
rootHypoglycemic agentsMESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616ISBN:9788172360481
rootInflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172361792, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
rootPneumoniaMESH:D011014,UMLS:C0032285, DOID:552, ICD-11:CA40.0ZISBN:9770972795006, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
rootScorpion stingsMESH:D065008,UMLS:C0238417, ICD-11:NE61ISBN:9770972795006
rootSnake bitesMESH:D012909,UMLS:C0037379ISBN:9770972795006
rootSpasmMESH:D013035,UMLS:C0037763, ICD-11:MB47.3ISBN:9788172360481
rootStomach diseasesMESH:D013272,UMLS:C0038354, DOID:76, ICD-11:DA4YISBN:9770972795006
whole plantAsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9788172362089
whole plantCardiovascular systemMESH:D002319,UMLS:C0007226, ICD-11:XA4PM9ISBN:9770972795006
whole plantHypoglycemic agentsMESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616ISBN:9770972795006
whole plantSpasmMESH:D013035,UMLS:C0037763, ICD-11:MB47.3ISBN:9770972795006
Anti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9770972795006
AntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9770972795006
AsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9770972795006
BronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9770972795006
CoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172361792
DemulcentsMESH:D065106,UMLS:C0302232ISBN:9788172361266
Hematologic diseasesMESH:D006402,UMLS:C0018939, DOID:74, ICD-11:3C0ZISBN:9770972795006
HyperglycemiaMESH:D006943,UMLS:C0020456, DOID:4195, ICD-11:MA18.0ISBN:9770972795006
Otitis mediaMESH:D010033,UMLS:C0029882, DOID:10754, ICD-11:AA3ZISBN:9770972795006
General tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172361266
Snake bitesMESH:D012909,UMLS:C0037379ISBN:9788172361266
TuberculosisMESH:D014376,UMLS:C0041296, DOID:399, ICD-11:1B1ZISBN:9770972795006
VomitingMESH:D014839,UMLS:C0042963, ICD-11:MD90.1ISBN:9770972795006