Sarja — White Dammar

Ayurvedic herb Sarja (Vateria indica) — White Dammar. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Kashaya, Tikta, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Katu. Balances Pitta, Kapha.

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The resin of Vateria indica is used as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and for wound healing.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaKashaya, TiktaKashaya (Astringent) — drying, absorbent, wound-healing; Tikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
GunaLaghu, SnigdhaLaghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Snigdha (Oily/Unctuous) — moistening, nourishing
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaVranaropana, VishaghnaVranaropana; Vishaghna — anti-toxin, antidote

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Shala, Ajakarna, Marichapatra, Sura-vriksha

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Sarja are: niryasa, twak.

Main Indications

Sarja is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Vrana, Kushta, Kandu, Bhutavesha, Visha.

Dosha Effects

Sarja pacifies Pitta, Kapha.

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

Usage

Sarja 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, Tikta, Kaṣ¡ya
Guna (Quality)Snigdha, Uṣḍa
Virya (Potency)Uṣḍa
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu
Karma (Action)Varḍya, V¡tahara, Kaphaghna, Krmighna, Viṣaghna, Svedahara
Dose1-2 gm Internal, External.
Therapeutic Uses: P¡ḍtu, Karḍa Roga, Prameha, Kuṣuha, B¡dhirya, Vraḍa, Atis¡ra,
Important Formulations: Kacchūr¡di Cūrḍa Lepa, Piḍta Taila, Lava´g¡di Cūrḍa
Botanical Name: Vateria indica Linn. (Dipterocarpaceae)
Part Used: Exud.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
barkAnemiaMESH:D000740,UMLS:C0002871, DOID:2355, ICD-11:3A9ZISBN:9788173717062
barkAsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9788173717062
barkCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788173717062
barkDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788173717062
barkExanthemaMESH:D005076,UMLS:C0015230ISBN:9788173717062
barkExpectorantsMESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314ISBN:9788173717062
barkInfectionMESH:D007239,UMLS:C3714514, ICD-11:1H0ZISBN:9788173717062
barkLeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9788173717062
barkUlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9788173717062
barkWound healingMESH:D014945,UMLS:C0043240ISBN:9788173717062
barkWounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9788173717062
barkOtorrheaUMLS:C0155540, DOID:10261, ICD-11:AB70.0ISBN:9788173717062
barkUrethral dischargeUMLS:C0152447ISBN:9788173717062
fruitAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9788172361266
plant exudateAbscessMESH:D000038,UMLS:C0000833, SYMP:0000672, ICD-11:1B75.3ISBN:9780387706375
plant exudateAmenorrheaMESH:D000568,UMLS:C0002453, DOID:13938, ICD-11:GA20.0ISBN:9788173717062, Pharmacognosy Of Indigenous Drugs Volume I
plant exudateAnemiaMESH:D000740,UMLS:C0002871, DOID:2355, ICD-11:3A9ZISBN:9780387706375
plant exudateAnti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9780387706375
plant exudateAntifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788173717062
plant exudateAnti-infective agents, localMESH:D000891,UMLS:C0003205, ICD-11:XM4VG4Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
plant exudateAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2Pharmacognosy Of Indigenous Drugs Volume I
plant exudateAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9780387706375, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
plant exudateBronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788173717062, Pharmacognosy Of Indigenous Drugs Volume I
plant exudateCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788173717062
plant exudateDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788173717062, Pharmacognosy Of Indigenous Drugs Volume I, Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
plant exudateDysmenorrheaMESH:D004412,UMLS:C0013390, ICD-11:GA34.3ISBN:9788173717062
plant exudateEczemaMESH:D004485,UMLS:C0013595Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
plant exudateExpectorantsMESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314ISBN:9788173717062, Pharmacognosy Of Indigenous Drugs Volume I
plant exudateFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9788173717062, Pharmacognosy Of Indigenous Drugs Volume I
plant exudateGonorrheaMESH:D006069,UMLS:C0018081, DOID:7551, ICD-11:1A7ZISBN:9780387706375
plant exudateGoutMESH:D006073,UMLS:C0018099, DOID:13189, ICD-11:FA25ISBN:9780387706375
plant exudateHemorrhageMESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27ISBN:9788173717062
plant exudateHemorrhoidsMESH:D006484,UMLS:C0019112, DOID:9746, ICD-11:DB60.ZPharmacognosy Of Indigenous Drugs Volume I
plant exudateHygroscopic agentsMESH:D058427,UMLS:C2936382Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
plant exudateHyperlipidemiasMESH:D006949,UMLS:C0020473, ICD-11:5C80.ZISBN:9780387706375
plant exudateInfectionMESH:D007239,UMLS:C3714514, ICD-11:1H0ZISBN:9788173717062
plant exudateMenstruation-inducing agentsMESH:D008600,UMLS:C0025346ISBN:9780387706375
plant exudateMigraine disordersMESH:D008881,UMLS:C0149931, DOID:6364, ICD-11:8A80.ZISBN:9788173717062
plant exudateGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016Pharmacognosy Of Indigenous Drugs Volume I
plant exudateSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9780387706375
plant exudateTuberculosis, lymph nodeMESH:D014388,UMLS:C0041316, DOID:4889, ICD-11:1B12.6ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788173717062
plant exudateWounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
rootAntifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9788172363093
AnemiaMESH:D000740,UMLS:C0002871, DOID:2355, ICD-11:3A9ZPharmacognosy Of Indigenous Drugs Volume I
Antirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9788173717062
CoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12Pharmacognosy Of Indigenous Drugs Volume I
Ear diseasesMESH:D004427,UMLS:C0013447, ICD-11:AC0ZPharmacognosy Of Indigenous Drugs Volume I
ExanthemaMESH:D005076,UMLS:C0015230Pharmacognosy Of Indigenous Drugs Volume I
Herpes labialisMESH:D006560,UMLS:C0019345, ICD-11:1F00.01Pharmacognosy Of Indigenous Drugs Volume I
LeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20Pharmacognosy Of Indigenous Drugs Volume I
NeuralgiaMESH:D009437,UMLS:C0027796, ICD-11:MG30.5ZISBN:9788173717062
UlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9788172363093, Pharmacognosy Of Indigenous Drugs Volume I
Urinary bladder diseasesMESH:D001745,UMLS:C0005686, DOID:365Pharmacognosy Of Indigenous Drugs Volume I
Wounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251Pharmacognosy Of Indigenous Drugs Volume I