Putranjivaka — Child Life Tree

Ayurvedic herb Putranjivaka (Putranjiva roxburghii) — Child Life Tree. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Madhura, Katu, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Madhura. Balances Vata, Pitta.

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Putranjiva roxburghii is renowned for its use in supporting female fertility and protecting pregnancy.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaMadhura, KatuMadhura (Sweet) — nourishing, grounding, promotes tissue growth; Katu (Pungent) — stimulates digestion, circulation, expectorant
GunaGuruGuru (Heavy) — increases bulk, grounding
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing
PrabhavaGarbhasthapana, VrishyaGarbhasthapana; Vrishya — aphrodisiac, enhances reproductive health

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Putranjiva, Garbadha, Pavitra, Kuduru

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Putranjivaka are: bija, moola, patra.

Main Indications

Putranjivaka is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Vandhyatva, Garbhasraava, Ojo Kshaya, Mutrakrichha.

Dosha Effects

Putranjivaka pacifies Vata, Pitta.

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

Usage

Putranjivaka 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
barkAntiviral agentsMESH:D000998,UMLS:C0003451ISBN:9770972795006
fruitAnalgesicsMESH:D000700,UMLS:C0002771, ICD-11:XM49F7ISBN:9788172360818
fruitAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9788172360481
fruitCeliac diseaseMESH:D002446,UMLS:C0007570, DOID:10608, ICD-11:DA95ISBN:9780387706375
fruitCommon coldMESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9780387706375
fruitExanthemaMESH:D005076,UMLS:C0015230ISBN:9770972795006
fruitFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitUrticariaMESH:D014581,UMLS:C0042109, DOID:1555, ICD-11:EB05ISBN:9770972795006
leafAntifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172362461
leafAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
leafCommon coldMESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717031, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
leafEye infectionsMESH:D015817,UMLS:C0015403, ICD-11:9C20.2ISBN:9788172360818
leafFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717031, Medicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
leafFilariasisMESH:D005368,UMLS:C0016085, DOID:1080, ICD-11:1F66ISBN:9788172360818
leafInfertilityMESH:D007246,UMLS:C0021359, DOID:5223ISBN:9788173717031
leafPharyngitisMESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.ZMedicinal Plants Of Nagpur And Wardha Forest Divisions (Maharashtra)
leafCooling effect on bodyUMLS:C0678568ISBN:9788173717031
seedAbortion, habitualMESH:D000026,UMLS:C0000809, ICD-11:GA33ISBN:9788173717031
seedAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9788173717031
seedAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9770972795006
seedAphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9788173717031
seedAzoospermiaMESH:D053713,UMLS:C0004509, DOID:14227, ICD-11:GB04.0ISBN:9788173717031
seedCommon coldMESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00ISBN:9770972795006
seedCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9770972795006
seedDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9788173717031
seedDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9788172360818
seedElephantiasisMESH:D004604,UMLS:C0013882, DOID:4976, ICD-11:1F66.3ISBN:9788173717031
seedEye diseasesMESH:D005128,UMLS:C0015397, DOID:5614, ICD-11:9E1ZISBN:9788173717031
seedGastric acidMESH:D005744,UMLS:C0017119ISBN:9770972795006
seedGraves ophthalmopathyMESH:D049970,UMLS:C0339143, ICD-11:5A02.0ISBN:9788173717031
seedInfertilityMESH:D007246,UMLS:C0021359, DOID:5223ISBN:9788173717031
seedInflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:9788173717031
seedLaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9788173717031
seedPainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9788173717031
seedGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172360818
seedThirstMESH:D013894ISBN:9788173717031
seedUrination disordersMESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0YISBN:9788173717031
seedUrticariaMESH:D014581,UMLS:C0042109, DOID:1555, ICD-11:EB05ISBN:9770972795006
seedCooling effect on bodyUMLS:C0678568ISBN:9788173717031
Antirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9780387706375