Satina — Pea

Ayurvedic herb Satina (Pisum sativum) — Pea. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Madhura, Kashaya, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Madhura. Balances Pitta, Kapha.

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Pea is a common vegetable that is cooling but can increase Vata due to its dry and light qualities.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaMadhura, KashayaMadhura (Sweet) — nourishing, grounding, promotes tissue growth; 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
VipakaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing
PrabhavaBalyaBalya — strengthens, increases strength and stamina

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Kalaya bheda, Vartula, Harenu bheda

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Satina are: bija.

Main Indications

Satina is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Pitta Roga, Kapha Roga, Raktadosha, Daha.

Dosha Effects

Satina pacifies Pitta, Kapha.

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

Usage

Satina 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)Laghu, Tikṣḍa
Virya (Potency)Uṣḍa
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu
Karma (Action)Kaphav¡taghna, Mukha¿odhana, Gr¡hi, śūlahara
Dose1-3 g of the drug in powder form.
Therapeutic Uses: K¡sa, śv¡sa, Mukharoga, śūla, Chardi, Kaḍtū
Important Formulations: Agastyaharitaki Ras¡yana, śauy¡di Cūrḍa
Part Used: Rz.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
seedAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9788172361266
seedAppetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
seedDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9788172361266
seedEmollientsMESH:D004643,UMLS:C0013983, ICD-11:XM1C59ISBN:9788172361266
seedFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
seedSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZStandardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
seedWounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788172363178
seedCooling effect on bodyUMLS:C0678568Standardization of Single Drugs of Unani Medicine Part - III
BronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788173717055
CoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788172363178, ISBN:9788173717055
EmollientsMESH:D004643,UMLS:C0013983, ICD-11:XM1C59ISBN:9788173717055
LaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9788173717055
LeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9788173717055
MeaslesMESH:D008457,UMLS:C0025007, DOID:8622, ICD-11:1F03ISBN:9788173717055
PainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9788173717055
Skin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9788173717055
Wounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9788173717055