Patola — Pointed Gourd

Ayurvedic herb Patola (Trichosanthes dioica) — Pointed Gourd. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Tikta, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Katu. Balances Pitta.

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Used in fever, liver disorders, and skin diseases. Strong pitta pacifier.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaTiktaTikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
GunaLaghu, RukshaLaghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Ruksha (Dry) — absorbs moisture, drying
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaRaktashodhak, Jwaraghna, KushtaghnaRaktashodhak — blood purifier; Jwaraghna — antipyretic, reduces fever; Kushtaghna — treats skin diseases

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Kulaka, Karkashachhada, Rajimphala, Amritaphala

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Patola are: patra, phala, moola.

Main Indications

Patola is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Jwara, Kushta, Raktapitta, Kamala, Trishna.

Dosha Effects

Patola pacifies Pitta.

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

Usage

Patola 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)Kaṣ¡ya, Tikta
Guna (Quality)Laghu, Rūkṣa
Virya (Potency)Anuṣḍa
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu
Karma (Action)Tridoṣahara, Rucya
Dose5-10 g (Powder).
Therapeutic Uses: śv¡sa, śotha, Ar¿a, Chardi, Hikk¡, Trṣḍ¡, Amlapitta, Rakta Vik¡ra,
Important Formulations: Amrt¡riṣua, Da¿amūl¡riṣua, Bh¡r´gi Guta, Induk¡nta Gh
Part Used: Rt.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
aerial partHypoglycemiaMESH:D007003,UMLS:C0020615, DOID:9993, ICD-11:5A41ISBN:9780387706375
fruitAnti-obesity agentsMESH:D019440,UMLS:C0376607, ICD-11:5B81ISBN:9788171360536
fruitDiabetes mellitusMESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14ISBN:9780387706375
fruitDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9788171360536
fruitEdemaMESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1ISBN:9788171360536
fruitDisorder of ejaculationUMLS:C0235969ISBN:9788172361266
fruitGastritisMESH:D005756,UMLS:C0017152, DOID:4029, ICD-11:DA42ISBN:9788171360536
fruitHypoglycemic agentsMESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616ISBN:9788172363093
fruitLaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172361792
fruitCooling effect on bodyUMLS:C0678568ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172361792
leafHair lossMESH:D000505,UMLS:C0002170, DOID:987, ICD-11:ED70ISBN:9788171360536
leafAntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172361792
leafErysipelasMESH:D004886,UMLS:C0014733, DOID:11330, ICD-11:1B70.0ISBN:9788171360536
leafFistulaMESH:D005402,UMLS:C0016169, ICD-11:DB50.1ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536
leafHepatomegalyMESH:D006529,UMLS:C0019209, ICD-11:ME10.00ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361792
leafJaundiceMESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1ISBN:9788172361266
leafLaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9788172361266
leafLeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9788171360536
leafGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172361792
leafSplenic diseasesMESH:D013158,UMLS:C0037997, DOID:2529, ICD-11:3B8ZISBN:9788172361792
leafSplenomegalyMESH:D013163,UMLS:C0038002, ICD-11:ME10.01ISBN:9780387706375
rootAntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172361792
rootAscitesMESH:D001201,UMLS:C0003962, ICD-11:ME04ISBN:9788171360536
rootCatharticsMESH:D002400,UMLS:C0007422, ICD-11:XM6GE9ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172361792
rootEdemaMESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1ISBN:9788171360536
rootJaundiceMESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1ISBN:9788171360536
rootGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172361792
Diabetes mellitusMESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14ISBN:9780387706375
Disorder of ejaculationUMLS:C0235969ISBN:9788172361792
FistulaMESH:D005402,UMLS:C0016169, ICD-11:DB50.1ISBN:9788172361792
HemorrhoidsMESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.ZISBN:9788172361792