Rohitaka — Desert Teak

Ayurvedic herb Rohitaka (Tecomella undulata) — Desert Teak. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Tikta, Kashaya, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Katu. Balances Pitta, Kapha.

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Used for treating liver disorders, ascites, and splenomegaly.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaTikta, KashayaTikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic; Kashaya (Astringent) — drying, absorbent, wound-healing
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, Deepana, PachanaRaktashodhak — blood purifier; Deepana — kindles digestive fire without digesting ama; Pachana — digests ama and toxins

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Plihaghna, Dhadima Pushpaka, Raktapushpa

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Rohitaka are: twak.

Main Indications

Rohitaka is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Pliharoga, Yakrit Roga, Gulma, Udararoga.

Dosha Effects

Rohitaka pacifies Pitta, Kapha.

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

Usage

Rohitaka 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)Kauu, Kaṣ¡ya, Tikta
Guna (Quality)Laghu, Rūkṣa, Sara
Virya (Potency)śita
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu
Karma (Action)V¡tahara, Kaphahara, Rucya, Raktapras¡dana, Medohara, Stanya, Viṣaghna
DoseCūrḍa (powder)
Therapeutic Uses: Gulma (abdominal lump), Krmi (worm infestation),
Important Formulations: Rohitak¡riṣua, Rohitaka lauha, Yakrt¿ūla vin¡¿ini
Part Used: Stem Bark

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
barkAbdominal painMESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9788190595216
barkAnemiaMESH:D000740,UMLS:C0002871, DOID:2355, ICD-11:3A9ZA Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat)
barkAngina pectoris, variantMESH:D000788,UMLS:C0002963, ICD-11:BA85.ZISBN:9780387706375
barkAnti-obesity agentsMESH:D019440,UMLS:C0376607, ICD-11:5B81ISBN:9788190595216
barkCholagogues and cholereticsMESH:D002756,UMLS:C0232763ISBN:9780387706375
barkColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9788190595216
barkConstipationMESH:D003248,UMLS:C0009806, DOID:2089, ICD-11:ME05.0ISBN:9788190595216
barkEar diseasesMESH:D004427,UMLS:C0013447, ICD-11:AC0ZISBN:9788190595216
barkEczemaMESH:D004485,UMLS:C0013595ISBN:9788171360536
barkEdemaMESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1ISBN:9788172363093
barkEye diseasesMESH:D005128,UMLS:C0015397, DOID:5614, ICD-11:9E1ZISBN:9788190595216
barkHelminthiasisMESH:D006373,UMLS:C0018889, ICD-11:1F90.ZISBN:9788190595216
barkHematologic diseasesMESH:D006402,UMLS:C0018939, DOID:74, ICD-11:3C0ZISBN:9788190595216
barkHepatomegalyMESH:D006529,UMLS:C0019209, ICD-11:ME10.00ISBN:9788171360536
barkJaundiceMESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1A Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat), ISBN:9788190595216
barkLeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20A Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat)
barkLeprosy, lepromatousMESH:D015440,UMLS:C0023348, DOID:10887, ICD-11:1B20.1ISBN:9788190595216
barkLeukorrheaMESH:D007973,UMLS:C0023533, DOID:3766, ICD-11:MF3AISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788190595216
barkLiver injuryMESH:D008099,UMLS:C0160390, ICD-11:NB91.1ISBN:9788190595216
barkLiver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9780387706375
barkMetabolismMESH:D008660, ICD-11:XM3BT8ISBN:9788190595216
barkNeoplasmsMESH:D009369,UMLS:C0027651, DOID:162, ICD-11:2E2ZISBN:9788172363093
barkSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9780387706375
barkSplenic diseasesMESH:D013158,UMLS:C0037997, DOID:2529, ICD-11:3B8ZISBN:9780387706375
barkSplenomegalyMESH:D013163,UMLS:C0038002, ICD-11:ME10.01ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788190595216
barkSyphilisMESH:D013587,UMLS:C0039128, DOID:4166, ICD-11:1A6ZA Report On Medicinal Plants Of Kachchh (Gujarat), ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172361266
barkUlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9788190595216
seedEye diseasesMESH:D005128,UMLS:C0015397, DOID:5614, ICD-11:9E1ZISBN:9788171360536
seedHematologic diseasesMESH:D006402,UMLS:C0018939, DOID:74, ICD-11:3C0ZISBN:9788171360536
seedSprains and strainsMESH:D013180,UMLS:C0038048ISBN:9788171360536
seedUlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9788171360536
stemAnti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9788172363093
stemSyphilisMESH:D013587,UMLS:C0039128, DOID:4166, ICD-11:1A6ZISBN:9788172361266