Rudraksha — Utrasum Bead Tree

Ayurvedic herb Rudraksha (Elaeocarpus ganitrus) — Utrasum Bead Tree. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Madhura, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Madhura. Balances Vata, Kapha.

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Elaeocarpus ganitrus seeds are used to calm the mind, control high blood pressure, and for spiritual practices.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — nourishing, grounding, promotes tissue growth
GunaGuruGuru (Heavy) — increases bulk, grounding
ViryaUshnaUshna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
VipakaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing
PrabhavaHridaya, MedhyaHridaya — cardiac tonic, heart health; Medhya — intellect-promoting, enhances cognition

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Shivaksha, Sharvada, Pavana, Bhutanashana

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Rudraksha are: phala asthi.

Main Indications

Rudraksha is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Raktachapa Vyadhi, Unmada, Apasmara, Hridroga, Shirashoola.

Dosha Effects

Rudraksha pacifies Vata, Kapha.

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

Usage

Rudraksha 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)Madhura
Guna (Quality)Snigdha, Sthūla
Virya (Potency)Uṣḍa
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)--
Karma (Action)Rakṣoghna, ārogyaprada, Medhya, Hrdyam (Saumanasya Kara)
Dose1-2 gm internally.
Therapeutic Uses: Mati¿uddhikara, Uccharaktac¡pa, Prajṃ¡par¡dha, Hrdaya Roga,
Important Formulations: Gorocan¡di Vaui, Cukkumtippaly¡di Guuik¡, Dhanvantara
Part Used: Sd.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
aerial partCardiovascular diseasesMESH:D002318,UMLS:C0007222, DOID:1287, ICD-11:BE2ZISBN:9788172360481
aerial partDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9788172360481
aerial partHeadacheMESH:D006261,UMLS:C0018681, ICD-11:8A81.ZISBN:9780387706375
barkAppetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9770972795006
barkCentral nervous system depressantsMESH:D002492,UMLS:C0007681, ICD-11:XM6QP4ISBN:9770972795006
barkDiabetes mellitusMESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14ISBN:9770972795006
barkDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9770972795006
barkHypoglycemic agentsMESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
fruitAnorexiaMESH:D000855,UMLS:C1971624, DOID:8689, ICD-11:MG43.7ISBN:9788173717031
fruitAnti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9770972795006
fruitAnticonvulsantsMESH:D000927,UMLS:C0003286, ICD-11:XM07T3ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481
fruitAntifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9770972795006
fruitAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9770972795006
fruitAppetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9788173717031
fruitAsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9788172363178
fruitBrain diseasesMESH:D001927,UMLS:C0006111, DOID:936ISBN:9788173717031
fruitBronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788173717031
fruitBronchodilator agentsMESH:D001993,UMLS:C0006280, ICD-11:XM0W90ISBN:9788172360481
fruitCardiotonic agentsMESH:D002316,UMLS:C0007209, ICD-11:XM91S1ISBN:9788172360481
fruitCentral nervous system depressantsMESH:D002492,UMLS:C0007681, ICD-11:XM6QP4ISBN:9770972795006
fruitCholagogues and cholereticsMESH:D002756,UMLS:C0232763ISBN:9788172360481
fruitCholestasisMESH:D002779,UMLS:C0008370, DOID:13580, ICD-11:DC10.02ISBN:9789327275590
fruitCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788173717031
fruitDiabetes mellitusMESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14ISBN:9770972795006
fruitDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitEpilepsyMESH:D004827,UMLS:C0014544, DOID:1826, ICD-11:8A6ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363178, ISBN:9788173717031
fruitHeadacheMESH:D006261,UMLS:C0018681, ICD-11:8A81.ZISBN:9788172363178, ISBN:9788173717031
fruitHypnotics and sedativesMESH:D006993,UMLS:C0020592, ICD-11:XM3GR8ISBN:9788173717031
fruitHypoglycemic agentsMESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616ISBN:9789327275590
fruitHypotensionMESH:D007022,UMLS:C0020649, ICD-11:BA2ZISBN:9788172360481
fruitMental disordersMESH:D001523,UMLS:C0004936, ICD-11:6E8ZISBN:9788173717031, ISBN:9789327275590
fruitNeuralgiaMESH:D009437,UMLS:C0027796, ICD-11:MG30.5ZISBN:9788173717031
fruitParasympatholyticsMESH:D010276,UMLS:C0030511, ICD-11:XM3A77ISBN:9788172360481
fruitDisorder of headUMLS:C1290856ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
leafAntidotesMESH:D000931,UMLS:C0003295, ICD-11:XM1S43ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
leafAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
seedAnticonvulsantsMESH:D000927,UMLS:C0003286, ICD-11:XM07T3ISBN:9788173717031
seedAntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9788173717031
seedBrain diseasesMESH:D001927,UMLS:C0006111, DOID:936ISBN:9788173717031
seedBronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788173717031
seedDepressive disorderMESH:D003866,UMLS:C0011581, ICD-11:6A7ZISBN:9788173717031
seedEmollientsMESH:D004643,UMLS:C0013983, ICD-11:XM1C59ISBN:9788173717031
seedEpilepsyMESH:D004827,UMLS:C0014544, DOID:1826, ICD-11:8A6ZISBN:9788173717031
seedExpectorantsMESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314ISBN:9788173717031
seedFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788173717031
seedHeadacheMESH:D006261,UMLS:C0018681, ICD-11:8A81.ZISBN:9788173717031
seedHeart diseasesMESH:D006331,UMLS:C0018799, DOID:114, ICD-11:BC4ZISBN:9770972795006
seedHypertensionMESH:D006973,UMLS:C0020538, DOID:10763, ICD-11:BA00.ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788173717031
seedHypnotics and sedativesMESH:D006993,UMLS:C0020592, ICD-11:XM3GR8ISBN:9788173717031
seedImmunomodulationMESH:D056747,UMLS:C1963758ISBN:9770972795006
seedLiver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9788173717031
seedMeaslesMESH:D008457,UMLS:C0025007, DOID:8622, ICD-11:1F03ISBN:9770972795006
seedMental disordersMESH:D001523,UMLS:C0004936, ICD-11:6E8ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788173717031
seedNootropic agentsMESH:D018697,UMLS:C0242913ISBN:9770972795006
seedSleep initiation and maintenance disordersMESH:D007319,UMLS:C0021603ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788173717031
whole plant excluding rootCardiovascular systemMESH:D002319,UMLS:C0007226, ICD-11:XA4PM9ISBN:9770972795006
whole plant excluding rootCentral nervous system diseasesMESH:D002493,UMLS:C0007682, DOID:331ISBN:9770972795006
whole plant excluding rootDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9770972795006
whole plant excluding rootHypothermiaMESH:D007035,UMLS:C0020672, ICD-11:NF02ISBN:9770972795006
AsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9780387706375
Cardiovascular agentsMESH:D002317,UMLS:C0007220ISBN:9770972795006
EpilepsyMESH:D004827,UMLS:C0014544, DOID:1826, ICD-11:8A6ZISBN:9780387706375