Suranjana — Golden Colchicum

Ayurvedic herb Suranjana (Colchicum luteum) — Golden Colchicum. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Tikta, Katu, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Katu. Balances Vata, Kapha.

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Colchicum luteum is a specific remedy for gout and rheumatic arthritis, but should be used with caution.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaTikta, KatuTikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic; Katu (Pungent) — stimulates digestion, circulation, expectorant
GunaLaghu, TikshnaLaghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Tikshna (Sharp) — penetrating, stimulating
ViryaUshnaUshna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
VipakaKatuKatu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
PrabhavaVatahara, ShoolaghnaVatahara; Shoolaghna — analgesic, relieves pain

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Hiranyatutha bheda, Suranjana, Tikshna-kanda

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Suranjana are: kanda.

Main Indications

Suranjana is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Vatarakta, Amavata, Sandhishoola, Yakrit-pliha Roga, Shotha.

Dosha Effects

Suranjana pacifies Vata, Kapha.

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

Usage

Suranjana 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).

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
aerial partFamilial mediterranean feverMESH:D010505,UMLS:C0031069, DOID:2987, ICD-11:4A60.0ISBN:9788172362133
aerial partGoutMESH:D006073,UMLS:C0018099, DOID:13189, ICD-11:FA25ISBN:9788172362133
aerial partLiver cirrhosisMESH:D008103,UMLS:C0023890, DOID:5082, ICD-11:DB93.1ISBN:9788172362133
aerial partMeningitisMESH:D008581,UMLS:C0025289, DOID:9471ISBN:9788172362133
seedAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9770972795006
seedGoutMESH:D006073,UMLS:C0018099, DOID:13189, ICD-11:FA25ISBN:9770972795006
seedInflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:9770972795006
seedLiver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9770972795006
seedSplenic diseasesMESH:D013158,UMLS:C0037997, DOID:2529, ICD-11:3B8ZISBN:9770972795006
stemAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9788172361266
stemAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9788172361266
stemAphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9788172361266
stemCardiovascular systemMESH:D002319,UMLS:C0007226, ICD-11:XA4PM9ISBN:9770972795006
stemFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9788172361266
stemGoutMESH:D006073,UMLS:C0018099, DOID:13189, ICD-11:FA25ISBN:9788172361266
stemLaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9788172361266
stemLiver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9788172361266
stemPainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9788172361266
stemGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172361266
stemSplenic diseasesMESH:D013158,UMLS:C0037997, DOID:2529, ICD-11:3B8ZISBN:9788172361266
Abdominal painMESH:D015746,UMLS:C0000737, SYMP:0000457, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9788172362133
Anti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9788172362133
AntipyreticsMESH:D058633,UMLS:C0003419, ICD-11:XM1RS7ISBN:9788172362133
Antirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172362133
AphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9788172362133
ArthritisMESH:D001168,UMLS:C0003864, DOID:848, ICD-11:FA2ZISBN:9770972795006
FlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9788172362133
Gastrointestinal diseasesMESH:D005767,UMLS:C0017178, DOID:77, ICD-11:DE2ZISBN:9788172362133
GoutMESH:D006073,UMLS:C0018099, DOID:13189, ICD-11:FA25ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172362133
Heart diseasesMESH:D006331,UMLS:C0018799, DOID:114, ICD-11:BC4ZISBN:9788172362133
Hypoglycemic agentsMESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616ISBN:9788172362133
InflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:9770972795006
Kidney diseasesMESH:D007674,UMLS:C0022658, DOID:557, ICD-11:GC2ZISBN:9788172362133
LaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9788172362133
Liver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172362133
NeoplasmsMESH:D009369,UMLS:C0027651, DOID:162, ICD-11:2E2ZISBN:9770972795006
PainMESH:D010146,UMLS:C0030193, ICD-11:MG3ZISBN:9788172362133
PoliomyelitisMESH:D011051,UMLS:C0032371, DOID:4953, ICD-11:1C81ISBN:9770972795006
Skin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9770972795006
Splenic diseasesMESH:D013158,UMLS:C0037997, DOID:2529, ICD-11:3B8ZISBN:9770972795006
SplenomegalyMESH:D013163,UMLS:C0038002, ICD-11:ME10.01ISBN:9788172362133