Rajamasha — Cowpea

Ayurvedic herb Rajamasha (Vigna unguiculata) — Cowpea. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Madhura, Kashaya, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Katu. Balances .

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Kidney bean is heavy and difficult to digest, increasing Vata. It is generally not recommended in large quantities.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaMadhura, KashayaMadhura (Sweet) — nourishing, grounding, promotes tissue growth; Kashaya (Astringent) — drying, absorbent, wound-healing
GunaGuru, RukshaGuru (Heavy) — increases bulk, grounding; Ruksha (Dry) — absorbs moisture, drying
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaVataharaVatahara

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Chapala, Masha bheda, Dirghashimbi

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Rajamasha are: bija.

Main Indications

Rajamasha is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Stanya-kshaya, Kapha Roga, Pitta Roga, Medoroga.

Dosha Effects

Rajamasha pacifies .

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

Usage

Rajamasha 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
seedAnthelminticsMESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0ISBN:9788171360536
seedAntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9780387706375
seedAsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9788171360536
seedAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363178
seedBronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788171360536
seedColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9788171360536
seedCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788171360536
seedDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172362300, ISBN:9788172363178
seedGraves ophthalmopathyMESH:D049970,UMLS:C0339143, ICD-11:5A02.0ISBN:9788171360536
seedHeart diseasesMESH:D006331,UMLS:C0018799, DOID:114, ICD-11:BC4ZISBN:9788171360536
seedHemorrhageMESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27ISBN:9788171360536
seedLeukorrheaMESH:D007973,UMLS:C0023533, DOID:3766, ICD-11:MF3AISBN:9788171360536
seedLithiasisMESH:D020347,UMLS:C0023869ISBN:9788172362300
seedMenstruation disturbancesMESH:D008599,UMLS:C0025345, ICD-11:GA20.30ISBN:9788171360536
seedNephrolithiasisMESH:D053040,UMLS:C0392525, DOID:585, ICD-11:GB70.0ZISBN:9788171360536
seedGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363178
seedSplenomegalyMESH:D013163,UMLS:C0038002, ICD-11:ME10.01ISBN:9788171360536
seedTuberculosis, lymph nodeMESH:D014388,UMLS:C0041316, DOID:4889, ICD-11:1B12.6ISBN:9788171360536
seedUrolithiasisMESH:D052878,UMLS:C0451641, DOID:0080653, ICD-11:GB7ZISBN:9788171360536
seedUrticariaMESH:D014581,UMLS:C0042109, DOID:1555, ICD-11:EB05ISBN:9788171360536
seedRheumatoid arthritisMESH:D001172,UMLS:C0003873, DOID:7148, ICD-11:FA20ISBN:9788171360536
AnorexiaMESH:D000855,UMLS:C1971624, DOID:8689, ICD-11:MG43.7ISBN:9788173717062
AnthelminticsMESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0ISBN:9788172363178, ISBN:9788173717062
AphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9788173717062
Appetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9788173717062
AstheniaMESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22ISBN:9788173717062
BurnsMESH:D002056,UMLS:C0006434, ICD-11:NE2ZISBN:9780387706375
ColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9780387706375
DiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9788173717062
GalactogoguesMESH:D056669,UMLS:C2717873ISBN:9788173717062
HelminthiasisMESH:D006373,UMLS:C0018889, ICD-11:1F90.ZISBN:9788173717062
HepatomegalyMESH:D006529,UMLS:C0019209, ICD-11:ME10.00ISBN:9788172363178
HyperhidrosisMESH:D006945,UMLS:C0020458, ICD-11:EE00.ZISBN:9788172363178
JaundiceMESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1ISBN:9788173717062
Lactation disordersMESH:D007775,UMLS:C0022927, ICD-11:JB46.7ISBN:9788173717062
LeukorrheaMESH:D007973,UMLS:C0023533, DOID:3766, ICD-11:MF3AISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363178
Liver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788173717062
LymphadenitisMESH:D008199,UMLS:C0024205, DOID:1602, ICD-11:BD90ISBN:9780387706375
MeaslesMESH:D008457,UMLS:C0025007, DOID:8622, ICD-11:1F03ISBN:9780387706375
Menstruation disturbancesMESH:D008599,UMLS:C0025345, ICD-11:GA20.30ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363178
SmallpoxMESH:D012899,UMLS:C0037354, DOID:8736, ICD-11:1E70ISBN:9780387706375
Splenic diseasesMESH:D013158,UMLS:C0037997, DOID:2529, ICD-11:3B8ZISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172363178
Urination disordersMESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0YISBN:9788173717062
Wounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9780387706375