Mashaparni — Horse Vine

Ayurvedic herb Mashaparni (Teramnus labialis) — Horse Vine. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Madhura, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Madhura. Balances Vata, Pitta.

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Teramnus labialis is a nutritive tonic used for building tissues, improving strength, and calming the nerves.

ⓘ 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
PrabhavaBrimhaniya, Balya, ShukralaBrimhaniya — nourishing, builds tissues; Balya — strengthens, increases strength and stamina; Shukrala — increases semen and reproductive fluid

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Swayamshaha, Kalyani, Pandura, Mamsamasha

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Mashaparni are: panchanga, moola.

Main Indications

Mashaparni is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Vata Vyadhi, Shukra Kshaya, Ojo Kshaya, Raktapitta, Shotha.

Dosha Effects

Mashaparni pacifies Vata, Pitta.

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

Usage

Mashaparni 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
fruitAntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363178
fruitAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2A Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat), ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitAppetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363178
fruitAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363178, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
fruitBronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788171360536
fruitCommon coldMESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitGoutMESH:D006073,UMLS:C0018099, DOID:13189, ICD-11:FA25ISBN:9788171360536
fruitHemoptysisMESH:D006469,UMLS:C0019079, ICD-11:MD22ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitNervous system diseasesMESH:D009422,UMLS:C0027765, DOID:863, ICD-11:8E7ZA Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat), ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363178
fruitParalysisMESH:D010243,UMLS:C0522224A Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat), ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitTuberculosisMESH:D014376,UMLS:C0041296, DOID:399, ICD-11:1B1ZISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536
seedHemagglutinationMESH:D006384,UMLS:C0018903ISBN:9770972795006
whole plantAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
whole plantCommon coldMESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
whole plantNervous system diseasesMESH:D009422,UMLS:C0027765, DOID:863, ICD-11:8E7ZMedicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
whole plantTuberculosisMESH:D014376,UMLS:C0041296, DOID:399, ICD-11:1B1ZMedicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
AntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9770972795006
Antirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172363178
Appetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9770972795006
AstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9770972795006
Common coldMESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00ISBN:9788172363178
HemoptysisMESH:D006469,UMLS:C0019079, ICD-11:MD22ISBN:9788172363178
Nervous system diseasesMESH:D009422,UMLS:C0027765, DOID:863, ICD-11:8E7ZISBN:9770972795006
ParalysisMESH:D010243,UMLS:C0522224ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172363178
TuberculosisMESH:D014376,UMLS:C0041296, DOID:399, ICD-11:1B1ZISBN:9788172363178
Cooling effect on bodyUMLS:C0678568ISBN:9770972795006