Masha — Black Gram

Ayurvedic herb Masha (Vigna mungo) — Black Gram. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Madhura, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Madhura. Balances Vata.

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Black gram nourishes muscles, increases strength and semen.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — nourishing, grounding, promotes tissue growth
GunaGuru, SnigdhaGuru (Heavy) — increases bulk, grounding; Snigdha (Oily/Unctuous) — moistening, nourishing
ViryaUshnaUshna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
VipakaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing
PrabhavaBalya, BrimhaniyaBalya — strengthens, increases strength and stamina; Brimhaniya — nourishing, builds tissues

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Kuruvinda, Vrishya, Pitrudeva, Mamsala

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Masha are: bija.

Main Indications

Masha is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Vata Vyadhi, Kshaya, Klaibya, Ardita, Pakshaghata.

Dosha Effects

Masha pacifies Vata.

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

Usage

Masha 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
rootNarcoticsMESH:D009294,UMLS:C0027415ISBN:9788172361266
seedAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363093
seedCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788172361266
seedFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788172361266
seedHemorrhoidsMESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.ZISBN:9788172361266
seedHypoglycemic agentsMESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616ISBN:9788172363093
seedLiver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9788172361266
seedNervous system diseasesMESH:D009422,UMLS:C0027765, DOID:863, ICD-11:8E7ZISBN:9788172361266
seedParalysisMESH:D010243,UMLS:C0522224ISBN:9788172361266
seedGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172361266
AntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9788173717062
AphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9788173717062
AstheniaMESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22ISBN:9788173717062
AsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9788173717062
ColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9788173717062
CoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788173717062
DiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9788173717062
DiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9788173717062
DyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788173717062
Disorder of ejaculationUMLS:C0235969ISBN:9788173717062
EmaciationMESH:D004614,UMLS:C0013911, ICD-11:5B51ISBN:9788173717062
EmollientsMESH:D004643,UMLS:C0013983, ICD-11:XM1C59ISBN:9788173717062
EpistaxisMESH:D004844,UMLS:C0014591, ICD-11:MD20ISBN:9788173717062
Facial paralysisMESH:D005158,UMLS:C0015469, DOID:13934, ICD-11:8D88.0ISBN:9788173717062
FeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788173717062
FlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9788173717062
GalactogoguesMESH:D056669,UMLS:C2717873ISBN:9788173717062
GonorrheaMESH:D006069,UMLS:C0018081, DOID:7551, ICD-11:1A7ZISBN:9788173717062
Graves ophthalmopathyMESH:D049970,UMLS:C0339143, ICD-11:5A02.0ISBN:9788173717062
HeadacheMESH:D006261,UMLS:C0018681, ICD-11:8A81.ZISBN:9788173717062
HemiplegiaMESH:D006429,UMLS:C0018991, DOID:10969, ICD-11:MB53.ZISBN:9788173717062
HemoptysisMESH:D006469,UMLS:C0019079, ICD-11:MD22ISBN:9788173717062
HemorrhageMESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27ISBN:9788173717062
HemostasisMESH:D006487,UMLS:C0019116ISBN:9788173717062
HemostaticsMESH:D006490,UMLS:C0019120ISBN:9788173717062
InflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:9788173717062
Lactation disordersMESH:D007775,UMLS:C0022927, ICD-11:JB46.7ISBN:9788173717062
LeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9788173717062
PainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9788173717062
ParalysisMESH:D010243,UMLS:C0522224ISBN:9788173717062
Peripheral nervous system diseasesMESH:D010523,UMLS:C4721453, DOID:574ISBN:9788173717062
ScabiesMESH:D012532,UMLS:C0036262, DOID:8295, ICD-11:1G04ISBN:9788173717062
Skin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9788173717062
Urination disordersMESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0YISBN:9788173717062
VertigoMESH:D014717,UMLS:C0042571, ICD-11:MB48.0ISBN:9788173717062
VitiligoMESH:D014820,UMLS:C0042900, DOID:12306, ICD-11:ED63.0ISBN:9788173717062