Murva — Marsdenia

Ayurvedic herb Murva (Marsdenia tenacissima) — Marsdenia. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Tikta, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Katu. Balances Kapha, Pitta.

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Marsdenia tenacissima is a bitter tonic used for fever, skin diseases and purifying blood.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaTiktaTikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
GunaGuruGuru (Heavy) — increases bulk, grounding
ViryaUshnaUshna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaRaktashodhak, JwaraghnaRaktashodhak — blood purifier; Jwaraghna — antipyretic, reduces fever

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Madhulika, Morata, Tejini, Madhumurva

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Murva are: moola.

Main Indications

Murva is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Jwara, Kushta, Prameha, Vrana, Krimi.

Dosha Effects

Murva pacifies Kapha, Pitta.

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

Usage

Murva 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, Tikta
Guna (Quality)Guru, Sara
Virya (Potency)Uṣḍa
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Madhura
Karma (Action)V¡tahara, Pittahara, Kaphahara, Viṣaghna
Dose2-6 g of the drug in powder form.10-20 g of the drug for decoction.
Therapeutic Uses: Jvara, Medoroga, Meha, Mukha śoṣa, Krmiroga, Hrdroga, Kaḍtū,
Important Formulations: āragvadh¡di Kv¡tha Cūrḍa, Pauol¡di Kv¡tha Cūrḍa,
Part Used: Rt.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
fruitGenital diseases, femaleMESH:D005831,UMLS:C0017411, ICD-11:GA6ZISBN:9770972795006
fruitMenstruation disturbancesMESH:D008599,UMLS:C0025345, ICD-11:GA20.30ISBN:9770972795006
leafGenital diseases, femaleMESH:D005831,UMLS:C0017411, ICD-11:GA6ZISBN:9770972795006
plant exudateSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9770972795006
rootAnthelminticsMESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0ISBN:9770972795006
rootAnti-obesity agentsMESH:D019440,UMLS:C0376607, ICD-11:5B81ISBN:9770972795006
rootAntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9770972795006
rootAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9770972795006
rootAntitussive agentsMESH:D000996,UMLS:C0003449ISBN:9770972795006
rootAsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9770972795006
rootCatharticsMESH:D002400,UMLS:C0007422, ICD-11:XM6GE9ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375
rootCentral nervous system depressantsMESH:D002492,UMLS:C0007681, ICD-11:XM6QP4ISBN:9770972795006
rootColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536
rootDiabetes mellitusMESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14ISBN:9770972795006
rootEmaciationMESH:D004614,UMLS:C0013911, ICD-11:5B51ISBN:9770972795006
rootFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9770972795006
rootGenital diseases, femaleMESH:D005831,UMLS:C0017411, ICD-11:GA6ZISBN:9770972795006
rootGoutMESH:D006073,UMLS:C0018099, DOID:13189, ICD-11:FA25ISBN:9770972795006
rootHeart diseasesMESH:D006331,UMLS:C0018799, DOID:114, ICD-11:BC4ZISBN:9770972795006
rootHemorrhageMESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27ISBN:9770972795006
rootJaundiceMESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1ISBN:9770972795006
rootMalariaMESH:D008288,UMLS:C0024530, DOID:12365, ICD-11:1F4ZISBN:9770972795006
rootMenorrhagiaMESH:D008595,UMLS:C0025323, ICD-11:GA20.50ISBN:9770972795006
rootParasympatholyticsMESH:D010276,UMLS:C0030511, ICD-11:XM3A77ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375
rootPostnatal careMESH:D011181,UMLS:C0032782ISBN:9770972795006
rootPruritusMESH:D011537,UMLS:C0033774, ICD-11:EC90ISBN:9770972795006
rootSnake bitesMESH:D012909,UMLS:C0037379ISBN:9770972795006
rootSyphilisMESH:D013587,UMLS:C0039128, DOID:4166, ICD-11:1A6ZISBN:9770972795006
rootThirstMESH:D013894ISBN:9770972795006
rootUrination disordersMESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0YISBN:9770972795006
rootUrologic diseasesMESH:D014570,UMLS:C0042075ISBN:9770972795006
tuberArthralgiaMESH:D018771,UMLS:C0003862, ICD-11:ME82ISBN:9770972795006
tuberLiver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9770972795006
AntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9770972795006
MalariaMESH:D008288,UMLS:C0024530, DOID:12365, ICD-11:1F4ZISBN:9770972795006