Parpataka — Fine-leaved Fumitory

Ayurvedic herb Parpataka (Fumaria indica) — Fine-leaved Fumitory. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Tikta, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Katu. Balances Pitta.

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Reduces burning sensation, used in fever, acidity and liver ailments.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaTiktaTikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
GunaLaghuLaghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaPittaghna, JwaraghnaPittaghna — reduces Pitta; Jwaraghna — antipyretic, reduces fever

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Parpata, Varatikta, Kavacha, Sutiktaka

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Parpataka are: panchanga.

Main Indications

Parpataka is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Jwara, Trishna, Raktapitta, Bhrama, Mada.

Dosha Effects

Parpataka pacifies Pitta.

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

Usage

Parpataka 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)Tikta
Guna (Quality)Laghu
Virya (Potency)śita
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu
Karma (Action)Saṇgr¡hi, Pittahara, Kaphahara, Raktadoṣahara, Rocaka 1
Dose1-3 gm
Therapeutic Uses: Chardi, Raktapitta, Mada, Bhrama, Jvara, Trṣḍ¡, D¡ha, Raktavik¡ra,
Important Formulations: P¡can¡mrta Kv¡tha Cūrḍa, Tiktaka Ghrta, Mah¡ Tiktaka
Botanical Name: Fumaria parviflora Lam. (Fumaraceae)
Part Used: W.P.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
barkDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9770972795006
barkJaundiceMESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1ISBN:9770972795006
barkLeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9770972795006
barkSkin diseases, infectiousMESH:D012874,UMLS:C0037278ISBN:9770972795006
leafAntifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9770972795006
leafDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9770972795006
leafDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9770972795006
leafDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9770972795006
leafFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9770972795006
leafHeadacheMESH:D006261,UMLS:C0018681, ICD-11:8A81.ZISBN:9770972795006
leafJaundiceMESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1ISBN:9770972795006
leafLeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9770972795006
leafGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9770972795006
leafScabiesMESH:D012532,UMLS:C0036262, DOID:8295, ICD-11:1G04ISBN:9770972795006
leafSkin diseases, infectiousMESH:D012874,UMLS:C0037278ISBN:9770972795006
leafUrination disordersMESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0YISBN:9770972795006
leafDiaphoreticUMLS:C1707737ISBN:9770972795006
rootDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9770972795006
rootJaundiceMESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1ISBN:9770972795006
rootLeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9770972795006
rootSkin diseases, infectiousMESH:D012874,UMLS:C0037278ISBN:9770972795006
seedCentral nervous system depressantsMESH:D002492,UMLS:C0007681, ICD-11:XM6QP4ISBN:9770972795006
seedFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9770972795006
seedPainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9770972795006
seedCentral nervous system stimulantsMESH:D000697,UMLS:C0002763ISBN:9770972795006
stemDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9770972795006
stemDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9770972795006
stemDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9770972795006
stemJaundiceMESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1ISBN:9770972795006
stemLeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9770972795006
stemMalariaMESH:D008288,UMLS:C0024530, DOID:12365, ICD-11:1F4ZISBN:9770972795006
stemGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9770972795006
stemSkin diseases, infectiousMESH:D012874,UMLS:C0037278ISBN:9770972795006
stemDiaphoreticUMLS:C1707737ISBN:9770972795006
whole plantFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788172360481
whole plantInfluenza, humanMESH:D007251,UMLS:C0021400, DOID:8469, ICD-11:1E32ISBN:9788172360481
whole plantLeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9788172360481
Abdominal painMESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9770972795006
Alcoholic intoxicationMESH:D000435,UMLS:C0001969, ICD-11:6C40.3ISBN:9770972795006
AnalgesicsMESH:D000700,UMLS:C0002771, ICD-11:XM49F7ISBN:9770972795006
AnthelminticsMESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0ISBN:9770972795006
Antifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9770972795006
Anti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9770972795006
Central nervous system depressantsMESH:D002492,UMLS:C0007681, ICD-11:XM6QP4ISBN:9770972795006
DiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9770972795006
DiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
DizzinessMESH:D004244,UMLS:C0012833, ICD-11:MB48ISBN:9770972795006
DysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9770972795006
DyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788171360536
Eye diseasesMESH:D005128,UMLS:C0015397, DOID:5614, ICD-11:9E1ZISBN:9770972795006
FeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9770972795006
FilariasisMESH:D005368,UMLS:C0016085, DOID:1080, ICD-11:1F66ISBN:9770972795006
FurunculosisMESH:D005667,UMLS:C0016867, ICD-11:1B75.0ISBN:9770972795006
Hematologic diseasesMESH:D006402,UMLS:C0018939, DOID:74, ICD-11:3C0ZISBN:9770972795006
HemorrhageMESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27ISBN:9770972795006
Hypoglycemic agentsMESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616ISBN:9770972795006
Influenza, humanMESH:D007251,UMLS:C0021400, DOID:8469, ICD-11:1E32ISBN:9770972795006
InsecticidesMESH:D007306,UMLS:C0021576, ICD-11:XM3K66ISBN:9770972795006
Kidney calculiMESH:D007669,UMLS:C0022650, ICD-11:GB70.0ISBN:9770972795006
LaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
LeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9770972795006
Liver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9770972795006
PainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9770972795006
ParasympatholyticsMESH:D010276,UMLS:C0030511, ICD-11:XM3A77ISBN:9770972795006
PsoriasisMESH:D011565,UMLS:C0033860, DOID:8893, ICD-11:EA90ISBN:9780387706375
General tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9770972795006
ScabiesMESH:D012532,UMLS:C0036262, DOID:8295, ICD-11:1G04ISBN:9770972795006
Skin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536
SpasmMESH:D013035,UMLS:C0037763, ICD-11:MB47.3ISBN:9770972795006
Stress, physiologicalMESH:D013312,UMLS:C0449430, ICD-11:6E40.4ISBN:9770972795006
ThirstMESH:D013894ISBN:9770972795006
TuberculosisMESH:D014376,UMLS:C0041296, DOID:399, ICD-11:1B1ZISBN:9770972795006
Tuberculosis, lymph nodeMESH:D014388,UMLS:C0041316, DOID:4889, ICD-11:1B12.6ISBN:9788171360536
Urinary bladder calculiMESH:D001744,UMLS:C0005683, ICD-11:GB71.0ISBN:9770972795006
VomitingMESH:D014839,UMLS:C0042963, ICD-11:MD90.1ISBN:9770972795006
Wounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9770972795006
AntiapoptoticUMLS:C2986514ISBN:9770972795006
DiaphoreticUMLS:C1707737ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
Cooling effect on bodyUMLS:C0678568ISBN:9770972795006