Rasona (Garlic) — Garlic

Ayurvedic herb Rasona (Garlic) (Allium sativum) — Garlic. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Katu, Tikta, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Katu. Balances Vata, Kapha.

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Used for respiratory, digestive, and circulatory disorders. Known for lekhana and deepana properties.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaKatu, TiktaKatu (Pungent) — stimulates digestion, circulation, expectorant; Tikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
GunaLaghu, RukshaLaghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Ruksha (Dry) — absorbs moisture, drying
ViryaUshnaUshna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaLekhana, Deepana, rasayanLekhana — scraping, reduces fat and Kapha; Deepana — kindles digestive fire without digesting ama; Rasayana — rejuvenative, promotes longevity and immunity

Sanskrit Synonyms

In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Rasona (Garlic) is known by the following Sanskrit names:

Lashuna, Ugragandha, Yavanishta, Mahoushadha

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Rasona (Garlic) are: kanda.

Main Indications

Rasona (Garlic) is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Vata Vyadhi, Hridroga, Kasa, Gulma, Avarana Vata.

Dosha Effects

Rasona (Garlic) pacifies Vata, Kapha.

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

Usage

Rasona (Garlic) 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
bulbAnthelminticsMESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
bulbAnti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9788172360481
bulbAnticoagulantsMESH:D000925,UMLS:C0003280ISBN:9770972795006
bulbAnticonvulsantsMESH:D000927,UMLS:C0003286, ICD-11:XM07T3ISBN:9788172360481
bulbAntifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
bulbAnti-infective agentsMESH:D000890,UMLS:C0003204, ICD-11:XM4TV0ISBN:9788172360481
bulbAnti-infective agents, localMESH:D000891,UMLS:C0003205, ICD-11:XM4VG4ISBN:9788172360481
bulbAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9770972795006, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
bulbAntimutagenic agentsMESH:D016587,UMLS:C0085168ISBN:9770972795006
bulbAntinematodal agentsMESH:D000969,UMLS:C0003391, ICD-11:XM16G5ISBN:9770972795006
bulbAntineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172362089
bulbAnti-obesity agentsMESH:D019440,UMLS:C0376607, ICD-11:5B81ISBN:9770972795006
bulbAntioxidantsMESH:D000975,UMLS:C0003402ISBN:9788172362089
bulbAntiparasitic agentsMESH:D000977,UMLS:C4708129, ICD-11:XM37L1ISBN:9770972795006
bulbAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172360481
bulbAphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
bulbArthralgiaMESH:D018771,UMLS:C0003862, ICD-11:ME82ISBN:9788171360536
bulbArthritisMESH:D001168,UMLS:C0003864, DOID:848, ICD-11:FA2ZISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172362089
bulbAsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788171360536
bulbAtherosclerosisMESH:D050197,UMLS:C0004153, DOID:1936, ICD-11:BD40.ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
bulbBronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788171360536
bulbCardiomyopathiesMESH:D009202,UMLS:C0878544, DOID:0050700, ICD-11:BC43ISBN:9770972795006
bulbCardiotonic agentsMESH:D002316,UMLS:C0007209, ICD-11:XM91S1ISBN:9770972795006
bulbCarotid stenosisMESH:D016893,UMLS:C0007282, DOID:13001, ICD-11:BD55ISBN:9789327275590
bulbCholinesterase inhibitorsMESH:D002800,UMLS:C0008425ISBN:9788172360481
bulbColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788171360536
bulbCommon coldMESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
bulbConstipationMESH:D003248,UMLS:C0009806, DOID:2089, ICD-11:ME05.0ISBN:9788171360536
bulbContusionsMESH:D003288,UMLS:C0009938, ICD-11:ND56.0ISBN:9788172360481
bulbCosmeticsMESH:D003358,UMLS:C0010164, ICD-11:XM9DQ1ISBN:9788172360481
bulbCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
bulbDental cariesMESH:D003731,UMLS:C0011334, DOID:216, ICD-11:DA08.0ISBN:9788171360536
bulbDiabetes mellitusMESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14ISBN:9788172360481
bulbDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9770972795006, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
bulbDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172360481
bulbEar diseasesMESH:D004427,UMLS:C0013447, ICD-11:AC0ZISBN:9770972795006
bulbEaracheMESH:D004433,UMLS:C0013456, ICD-11:AB70.2ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172360481
bulbEpilepsyMESH:D004827,UMLS:C0014544, DOID:1826, ICD-11:8A6ZISBN:9788171360536
bulbEstrogen receptor modulatorsMESH:D020847,UMLS:C0752229ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
bulbExanthemaMESH:D005076,UMLS:C0015230ISBN:9770972795006
bulbExpectorantsMESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
bulbFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
bulbFibrinolysisMESH:D005342,UMLS:C0016017, ICD-11:3B20ISBN:9770972795006
bulbFistulaMESH:D005402,UMLS:C0016169, ICD-11:DB50.1ISBN:9770972795006
bulbFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
bulbGastrointestinal diseasesMESH:D005767,UMLS:C0017178, DOID:77, ICD-11:DE2ZISBN:9770972795006
bulbGoutMESH:D006073,UMLS:C0018099, DOID:13189, ICD-11:FA25Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
bulbHair preparationsMESH:D006203,UMLS:C0018503ISBN:9788172360481
bulbHeadacheMESH:D006261,UMLS:C0018681, ICD-11:8A81.ZISBN:9788172360481
bulbHeart diseasesMESH:D006331,UMLS:C0018799, DOID:114, ICD-11:BC4ZISBN:9770972795006
bulbHelminthiasisMESH:D006373,UMLS:C0018889, ICD-11:1F90.ZISBN:9788171360536
bulbHemorrhoidsMESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.ZISBN:9770972795006
bulbHypercholesterolemiaMESH:D006937,UMLS:C0020443, ICD-11:5C80.0ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9789327275590
bulbHyperpigmentationMESH:D017495,UMLS:C0162834ISBN:9788172360481
bulbHypoglycemic agentsMESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172362089
bulbHypolipidemic agentsMESH:D000960,UMLS:C0086440ISBN:9770972795006
bulbHypotensionMESH:D007022,UMLS:C0020649, ICD-11:BA2ZISBN:9770972795006
bulbInflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:9770972795006
bulbInsecticidesMESH:D007306,UMLS:C0021576, ICD-11:XM3K66ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
bulbJaundiceMESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1ISBN:9770972795006
bulbLeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788171360536
bulbLiver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9788172362089
bulbLung diseasesMESH:D008171,UMLS:C0024115, DOID:850, ICD-11:CB40.YISBN:9770972795006
bulbMalariaMESH:D008288,UMLS:C0024530, DOID:12365, ICD-11:1F4ZISBN:9788171360536
bulbMeningitis, cryptococcalMESH:D016919,UMLS:C0085436, DOID:0080159, ICD-11:1D01.10ISBN:9788172360481
bulbMenstruation-inducing agentsMESH:D008600,UMLS:C0025346ISBN:9770972795006
bulbMolluscacidesMESH:D008975,UMLS:C0026392, ICD-11:XM0ZQ8ISBN:9770972795006
bulbNeoplasmsMESH:D009369,UMLS:C0027651, DOID:162, ICD-11:2E2ZISBN:9788172360481
bulbNervous system diseasesMESH:D009422,UMLS:C0027765, DOID:863, ICD-11:8E7ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
bulbOtitisMESH:D010031,UMLS:C0029877ISBN:9788172360481
bulbParalysisMESH:D010243,UMLS:C0522224ISBN:9788171360536
bulbPremature ejaculationMESH:D061686,UMLS:C0033038, DOID:13709, ICD-11:HA03.0ZISBN:9770972795006
bulbRadiation-protective agentsMESH:D011837,UMLS:C0034540ISBN:9770972795006
bulbGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
bulbRickettsiaMESH:D012281,UMLS:C0035583, ICD-11:XN4YHISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
bulbScabiesMESH:D012532,UMLS:C0036262, DOID:8295, ICD-11:1G04ISBN:9770972795006
bulbSciaticaMESH:D012585,UMLS:C0036396, ICD-11:ME84.3ISBN:9788171360536, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
bulbScorpion stingsMESH:D065008,UMLS:C0238417, ICD-11:NE61ISBN:9770972795006
bulbSkin agingMESH:D015595,UMLS:C0037271ISBN:9788172360481
bulbSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9770972795006
bulbSpasmMESH:D013035,UMLS:C0037763, ICD-11:MB47.3ISBN:9788172360481
bulbSprains and strainsMESH:D013180,UMLS:C0038048ISBN:9788172360481
bulbStomach diseasesMESH:D013272,UMLS:C0038354, DOID:76, ICD-11:DA4YISBN:9770972795006
bulbTuberculosisMESH:D014376,UMLS:C0041296, DOID:399, ICD-11:1B1ZISBN:9770972795006
bulbTuberculosis, laryngealMESH:D014387,UMLS:C0041315, DOID:1583, ICD-11:1B10.1ISBN:9788171360536
bulbTuberculosis, pulmonaryMESH:D014397,UMLS:C0041327, DOID:2957, ICD-11:1B10.ZISBN:9788171360536
bulbWounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9789327275590
bulbDiaphoreticUMLS:C1707737ISBN:9770972795006
leafAntifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172362089
leafAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9770972795006
leafHemorrhoidsMESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.ZISBN:9770972795006
leafWhooping coughMESH:D014917,UMLS:C0043167, ICD-11:XE6LTISBN:9770972795006
plant cells/cultureAntifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9788172360481
plant cells/cultureAnti-infective agentsMESH:D000890,UMLS:C0003204, ICD-11:XM4TV0ISBN:9788172360481
plant cells/cultureAntineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9788172360481
AnalgesicsMESH:D000700,UMLS:C0002771, ICD-11:XM49F7ISBN:9788173717024
AnthelminticsMESH:D000871,UMLS:C0003158, ICD-11:XM4EC0ISBN:9788173717024
Anti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172360481
Antifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9788172360481
Anti-infective agentsMESH:D000890,UMLS:C0003204, ICD-11:XM4TV0ISBN:9788172360481
Anti-infective agents, localMESH:D000891,UMLS:C0003205, ICD-11:XM4VG4ISBN:9788172361266
Antiparasitic agentsMESH:D000977,UMLS:C4708129, ICD-11:XM37L1ISBN:9780387706375
AntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9788173717024
AphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9788173717024
ArthralgiaMESH:D018771,UMLS:C0003862, ICD-11:ME82ISBN:9788173717024
AsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9788173717024
BronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788173717024
CardiomyopathiesMESH:D009202,UMLS:C0878544, DOID:0050700, ICD-11:BC43ISBN:9770972795006
CholesterolMESH:D002784,UMLS:C0008377, ICD-11:5C80.00ISBN:9788173717024
ColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717024
CoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788173717024
Dental cariesMESH:D003731,UMLS:C0011334, DOID:216, ICD-11:DA08.0ISBN:9788173717024
DiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9788173717024
DyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717024
Ear diseasesMESH:D004427,UMLS:C0013447, ICD-11:AC0ZISBN:9788171360536
EaracheMESH:D004433,UMLS:C0013456, ICD-11:AB70.2ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717024
EdemaMESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1ISBN:9788173717024
ExanthemaMESH:D005076,UMLS:C0015230ISBN:9788171360536
ExpectorantsMESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314ISBN:9788173717024
Facial paralysisMESH:D005158,UMLS:C0015469, DOID:13934, ICD-11:8D88.0ISBN:9788173717024
FatigueMESH:D005221,UMLS:C0015672, ICD-11:MG22ISBN:9788173717024
FeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788173717024
FlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717024
Graves ophthalmopathyMESH:D049970,UMLS:C0339143, ICD-11:5A02.0ISBN:9788173717024
Heart diseasesMESH:D006331,UMLS:C0018799, DOID:114, ICD-11:BC4ZISBN:9788173717024
HelminthiasisMESH:D006373,UMLS:C0018889, ICD-11:1F90.ZISBN:9788173717024
HemorrhageMESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27ISBN:9788173717024
HypotensionMESH:D007022,UMLS:C0020649, ICD-11:BA2ZISBN:9780387706375
HysteriaMESH:D007046,UMLS:C0020701ISBN:9788173717024
InfectionMESH:D007239,UMLS:C3714514, ICD-11:1H0ZISBN:9788173717024
LaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9788173717024
LeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9788173717024
Liver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9788173717024
Low back painMESH:D017116,UMLS:C0024031, ICD-11:ME84.2ISBN:9788173717024
Lung diseasesMESH:D008171,UMLS:C0024115, DOID:850, ICD-11:CB40.YISBN:9788173717024
ParalysisMESH:D010243,UMLS:C0522224ISBN:9788172360481
SciaticaMESH:D012585,UMLS:C0036396, ICD-11:ME84.3ISBN:9788173717024
Skin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9788172361266
Splenic diseasesMESH:D013158,UMLS:C0037997, DOID:2529, ICD-11:3B8ZISBN:9788173717024
TuberculosisMESH:D014376,UMLS:C0041296, DOID:399, ICD-11:1B1ZISBN:9788172362089
Tuberculosis, pulmonaryMESH:D014397,UMLS:C0041327, DOID:2957, ICD-11:1B10.ZISBN:9788173717024
UlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9788173717024
VitiligoMESH:D014820,UMLS:C0042900, DOID:12306, ICD-11:ED63.0ISBN:9788173717024
Whooping coughMESH:D014917,UMLS:C0043167, ICD-11:XE6LTISBN:9788173717024
ShigellosisMESH:D004405,UMLS:C0013371, DOID:12385, ICD-11:1A02ISBN:9788172362089