Masura — Lentil

Ayurvedic herb Masura (Lens culinaris) — Lentil. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Madhura, Kashaya, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Madhura. Balances Pitta, Kapha.

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Lentil is astringent and light, useful in managing diarrhea and bleeding disorders.

ⓘ Information

Property	Value	Description
Rasa	Madhura, Kashaya	Madhura (Sweet) — nourishing, grounding, promotes tissue growth; Kashaya (Astringent) — drying, absorbent, wound-healing
Guna	Laghu, Ruksha	Laghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Ruksha (Dry) — absorbs moisture, drying
Virya	Sheeta	Sheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
Vipaka	Madhura	Madhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing
Prabhava	Grahi, Balya	Grahi — absorbent, improves assimilation, stops diarrhea; Balya — strengthens, increases strength and stamina

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Supya, Mangalya, Ragadoshaghni

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Masura are: bija.

Main Indications

Masura is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Atisara, Raktapitta, Mutrakrichha.

Dosha Effects

Masura pacifies Pitta, Kapha.

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

Usage

Masura 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).

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API)

Source: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India — Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH

Rasa (Taste)Madhura, Kaṣ¡ya

Guna (Quality)Laghu, Rūkṣa

Virya (Potency)śita

Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Madhura

Karma (Action)Saṇgr¡hi, Kaphapitta¿¡maka, V¡t¡mayakara, Varḍya, Balya

Dose10-20 g

Therapeutic Uses: Atis¡ra, Mūtrakrcchra, Jvara, Raktapitta

Botanical Name: Lens culinaris Medic. (Fabaceae)

Part Used: Sd.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part Used	Therapeutic Use	Identifiers	References
fruit	Lipid peroxidation	MESH:D015227,UMLS:C0023775	ISBN:9770972795006
fruit	Ulcer	MESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Acne vulgaris	MESH:D000152,UMLS:C0702166, DOID:6543, ICD-11:ED80.Z	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Anemia	MESH:D000740,UMLS:C0002871, DOID:2355, ICD-11:3A9Z	ISBN:9788171360536
seed	Antidiuretic agents	MESH:D050034,UMLS:C1563717	The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
seed	Antifungal agents	MESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Asthenia	MESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22	ISBN:9788171360536
seed	Cardiovascular diseases	MESH:D002318,UMLS:C0007222, DOID:1287, ICD-11:BE2Z	ISBN:9788171360536
seed	Constipation	MESH:D003248,UMLS:C0009806, DOID:2089, ICD-11:ME05.0	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363178
seed	Diarrhea	MESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788171360536, The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
seed	Dysentery	MESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.Z	ISBN:9788171360536
seed	Dysuria	MESH:D053159,UMLS:C0013428, ICD-11:MF50.7	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Eye diseases	MESH:D005128,UMLS:C0015397, DOID:5614, ICD-11:9E1Z	ISBN:9788171360536
seed	Fever	MESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Flatulence	MESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08	The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
seed	Furunculosis	MESH:D005667,UMLS:C0016867, ICD-11:1B75.0	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Hemagglutination	MESH:D006384,UMLS:C0018903	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Hemorrhage	MESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Hypercholesterolemia	MESH:D006937,UMLS:C0020443, ICD-11:5C80.0	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Intestinal diseases	MESH:D007410,UMLS:C0021831, DOID:5295, ICD-11:DE2Z	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363178
seed	Jaundice	MESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Laxatives	MESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363178
seed	Menorrhagia	MESH:D008595,UMLS:C0025323, ICD-11:GA20.50	The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
seed	Neoplasms	MESH:D009369,UMLS:C0027651, DOID:162, ICD-11:2E2Z	ISBN:9788171360536
seed	Parasympatholytics	MESH:D010276,UMLS:C0030511, ICD-11:XM3A77	ISBN:9770972795006
seed	Polyuria	MESH:D011141,UMLS:C0032617, ICD-11:MF55	The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
seed	Skin diseases	MESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0Z	ISBN:9788171360536
seed	Ulcer	MESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582	ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172361266
seed	Urination disorders	MESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0Y	ISBN:9788171360536
	Anemia	MESH:D000740,UMLS:C0002871, DOID:2355, ICD-11:3A9Z	ISBN:9788173717048
	Asthenia	MESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22	ISBN:9788173717048
	Astringents	MESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6	ISBN:9788172363178
	Constipation	MESH:D003248,UMLS:C0009806, DOID:2089, ICD-11:ME05.0	ISBN:9780387706375
	Diarrhea	MESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1	ISBN:9788173717048
	Diet, food, and nutrition	MESH:D000066888,UMLS:C4042949	ISBN:9788172363178
	Diuretics	MESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06	ISBN:9788173717048
	Dysentery	MESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.Z	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788173717048
	Gastrointestinal diseases	MESH:D005767,UMLS:C0017178, DOID:77, ICD-11:DE2Z	ISBN:9788172363178
	Graves ophthalmopathy	MESH:D049970,UMLS:C0339143, ICD-11:5A02.0	ISBN:9788173717048
	Headache	MESH:D006261,UMLS:C0018681, ICD-11:8A81.Z	ISBN:9770972795006
	Heart diseases	MESH:D006331,UMLS:C0018799, DOID:114, ICD-11:BC4Z	ISBN:9788173717048
	Hemorrhoids	MESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.Z	ISBN:9770972795006
	Herpesvirus 2, bovine	MESH:D001911,UMLS:C0006074	ISBN:9788173717048
	Lactation disorders	MESH:D007775,UMLS:C0022927, ICD-11:JB46.7	ISBN:9770972795006
	Neoplasms	MESH:D009369,UMLS:C0027651, DOID:162, ICD-11:2E2Z	ISBN:9788173717048
	Skin diseases	MESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0Z	ISBN:9788173717048
	Ulcer	MESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582	ISBN:9788172363178, ISBN:9788173717048
	Urination disorders	MESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0Y	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788173717048
	Vomiting	MESH:D014839,UMLS:C0042963, ICD-11:MD90.1	ISBN:9770972795006