Shrigataka — Water Chestnut

Ayurvedic herb Shrigataka (Trapa natans) — Water Chestnut. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Madhura, Kashaya, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Madhura. Balances Pitta.

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Water Chestnut (Singhara) is a nourishing, cooling, and aphrodisiac food, useful in bleeding disorders.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaMadhura, KashayaMadhura (Sweet) — nourishing, grounding, promotes tissue growth; Kashaya (Astringent) — drying, absorbent, wound-healing
GunaGuru, SnigdhaGuru (Heavy) — increases bulk, grounding; Snigdha (Oily/Unctuous) — moistening, nourishing
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing
PrabhavaVrishya, Grahi, RaktapittaharaVrishya — aphrodisiac, enhances reproductive health; Grahi — absorbent, improves assimilation, stops diarrhea; Raktapittahara

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Shringata, Trikonaphala, Jalaphala, Paniphalaka

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Shrigataka are: phala majja.

Main Indications

Shrigataka is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Raktapitta, Pradara, Garbhasraava Vyadhi, Daha, Daurbalya.

Dosha Effects

Shrigataka pacifies Pitta.

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

Usage

Shrigataka 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, Kaṣ¡ya
Guna (Quality)Guru
Virya (Potency)śita
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Madhura
Karma (Action)Pittahara, Vrṣya, śramahara, śukrakara, Gr¡hi, Stanyajanana, Rakta Stambhaka, Garbhasth¡pana
Dose5-10 mg of the drug in powder form.
Therapeutic Uses: Raktapitta, D¡ha, Garbha Sr¡va, śopha (external), Mūtrakrcchra,
Important Formulations: Saubh¡gya śuḍuhi, Amrtapr¡¿a Ghrta, Puga Khaḍta
Botanical Name: Trapa natans Linn. (Trapaceae)
Part Used: Drd.Sd.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
fruitDiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitDiet, food, and nutritionMESH:D000066888,UMLS:C4042949ISBN:9788172361150
fruitDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9788171360536
fruitDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788171360536
fruitDisorder of ejaculationUMLS:C0235969ISBN:9788171360536
fruitEye diseasesMESH:D005128,UMLS:C0015397, DOID:5614, ICD-11:9E1ZISBN:9788171360536
fruitFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788171360536
fruitHemorrhageMESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27ISBN:9788171360536
fruitLiver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9788172361266
fruitPainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9788171360536
fruitGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172361150
fruitThirstMESH:D013894ISBN:9788171360536
fruitCooling effect on bodyUMLS:C0678568ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788172361266
rhizomeDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9788172363093
seedDysuriaMESH:D053159,UMLS:C0013428, ICD-11:MF50.7ISBN:9780387706375
seedPolyuriaMESH:D011141,UMLS:C0032617, ICD-11:MF55ISBN:9780387706375
stemAntineoplastic agentsMESH:D000970,UMLS:C0003392ISBN:9788171360536
stemErysipelasMESH:D004886,UMLS:C0014733, DOID:11330, ICD-11:1B70.0ISBN:9788171360536
stemEye diseasesMESH:D005128,UMLS:C0015397, DOID:5614, ICD-11:9E1ZISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172361150
stemLeukorrheaMESH:D007973,UMLS:C0023533, DOID:3766, ICD-11:MF3AISBN:9788171360536
stemLow back painMESH:D017116,UMLS:C0024031, ICD-11:ME84.2ISBN:9788171360536
AntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9788173717062
AphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9788173717062
Appetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9788173717062
AstheniaMESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788173717062
BronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788173717062
DiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9788173717062
DiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9788173717062
DysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9788173717062
DyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788173717062
Disorder of ejaculationUMLS:C0235969ISBN:9788172361150
ErysipelasMESH:D004886,UMLS:C0014733, DOID:11330, ICD-11:1B70.0ISBN:9788173717062
FatigueMESH:D005221,UMLS:C0015672, ICD-11:MG22ISBN:9788173717062
FeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788173717062
Fractures, boneMESH:D050723,UMLS:C0016658, ICD-11:ND56.2ISBN:9788173717062
HemoptysisMESH:D006469,UMLS:C0019079, ICD-11:MD22ISBN:9788173717062
HemorrhageMESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27ISBN:9788173717062
HemostasisMESH:D006487,UMLS:C0019116ISBN:9788173717062
InflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:9788173717062
LeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9788173717062
LeukorrheaMESH:D007973,UMLS:C0023533, DOID:3766, ICD-11:MF3AISBN:9788172361150
Liver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9788172361150
Low back painMESH:D017116,UMLS:C0024031, ICD-11:ME84.2ISBN:9788173717062
NeoplasmsMESH:D009369,UMLS:C0027651, DOID:162, ICD-11:2E2ZISBN:9788172361150
Nervous system diseasesMESH:D009422,UMLS:C0027765, DOID:863, ICD-11:8E7ZISBN:9788172361150
PainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9788173717062
PharyngitisMESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.ZISBN:9788173717062
ThirstMESH:D013894ISBN:9788173717062
Urination disordersMESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0YISBN:9788173717062
Urethral dischargeUMLS:C0152447ISBN:9788173717062