Mamsarohini — Indian Redwood

Ayurvedic herb Mamsarohini (Soymida febrifuga) — Indian Redwood. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Kashaya, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Katu. Balances Pitta, Kapha.

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Soymida febrifuga is a potent astringent used for wound healing and treating diarrhea.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaKashayaKashaya (Astringent) — drying, absorbent, wound-healing
GunaLaghu, RukshaLaghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Ruksha (Dry) — absorbs moisture, drying
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaVranaropana, GrahiVranaropana; Grahi — absorbent, improves assimilation, stops diarrhea

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Rohini, Vrittatvaka, Charmakarini

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Mamsarohini are: twak.

Main Indications

Mamsarohini is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Atisara, Vrana, Raktapitta, Daurbalya, Pravahika.

Dosha Effects

Mamsarohini pacifies Pitta, Kapha.

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

Usage

Mamsarohini 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
barkAntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266
barkAppetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
barkAstheniaMESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22ISBN:9788172361266, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
barkAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
barkDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
barkDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
barkFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788172361266, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
barkMalariaMESH:D008288,UMLS:C0024530, DOID:12365, ICD-11:1F4ZISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172360818, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
barkRheumatic diseasesMESH:D012216,UMLS:C0035435, DOID:1575ISBN:9788172360818
barkStomatitisMESH:D013280,UMLS:C0038362, DOID:9637, ICD-11:DA01ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172360818
barkAntiperiodicMedicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
plant exudateAppetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
plant exudateAstheniaMESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
plant exudateAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
plant exudateDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
plant exudateDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZMedicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
plant exudateFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
plant exudateAntiperiodicMedicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
LeukorrheaMESH:D007973,UMLS:C0023533, DOID:3766, ICD-11:MF3AISBN:9788172360818