Vartaku — Brinjal

Ayurvedic herb Vartaku (Solanum melongena) — Brinjal. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Katu, Tikta, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Katu. Balances Vata, Kapha.

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Brinjal or Eggplant stimulates digestion and appetite but can aggravate Pitta if consumed in excess.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaKatu, TiktaKatu (Pungent) — stimulates digestion, circulation, expectorant; Tikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
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
PrabhavaDeepana, HridayaDeepana — kindles digestive fire without digesting ama; Hridaya — cardiac tonic, heart health

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Vartaka, Vatingana, Kantasaka, Hingubhataka

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Vartaku are: phala.

Main Indications

Vartaku is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Agnimandya, Aruchi, Hridroga, Vata Vyadhi.

Dosha Effects

Vartaku pacifies Vata, Kapha.

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

Usage

Vartaku 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
fruitAmenorrheaMESH:D000568,UMLS:C0002453, DOID:13938, ICD-11:GA20.0ISBN:9780387706375
fruitAnti-obesity agentsMESH:D019440,UMLS:C0376607, ICD-11:5B81ISBN:9788172361150
fruitAphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9788173717062
fruitCardiotonic agentsMESH:D002316,UMLS:C0007209, ICD-11:XM91S1ISBN:9788173717062
fruitDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9788172363093
fruitGlossitisMESH:D005928,UMLS:C0017675, DOID:1456, ICD-11:DA03.0ISBN:9788172361150
fruitHematinicsMESH:D006397,UMLS:C0018928ISBN:9788173717062
fruitHypnotics and sedativesMESH:D006993,UMLS:C0020592, ICD-11:XM3GR8ISBN:9788172361150
fruitHypotensionMESH:D007022,UMLS:C0020649, ICD-11:BA2ZISBN:9788172363093
leafAbscessMESH:D000038,UMLS:C0000833, SYMP:0000672, ICD-11:1B75.3ISBN:9780387706375
leafAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9788172363093
leafAsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788173717062
leafBronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788173717062
leafCholeraMESH:D002771,UMLS:C0008354, DOID:1498, ICD-11:1A00ISBN:9788173717062
leafDysuriaMESH:D053159,UMLS:C0013428, ICD-11:MF50.7ISBN:9788172361150
leafFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788173717062
leafNarcoticsMESH:D009294,UMLS:C0027415ISBN:9788172361266
leafSimplexvirusMESH:D018139,UMLS:C0206558ISBN:9788173717062
leafToothacheMESH:D014098,UMLS:C0040460, ICD-11:DA0A.YISBN:9788173717062
leafWounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9780387706375
leafReduced salivationISBN:9788173717062
rootAbortion, habitualMESH:D000026,UMLS:C0000809, ICD-11:GA33Glimpses Of Medico-Botany Of Bastar District (M.P.)
rootAsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361150
rootCardiotonic agentsMESH:D002316,UMLS:C0007209, ICD-11:XM91S1ISBN:9788173717062
rootHeart diseasesMESH:D006331,UMLS:C0018799, DOID:114, ICD-11:BC4ZISBN:9788173717062
rootInflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:9788173717062
rootNeuralgiaMESH:D009437,UMLS:C0027796, ICD-11:MG30.5ZISBN:9788173717062
rootUlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9788173717062
seedConstipationMESH:D003248,UMLS:C0009806, DOID:2089, ICD-11:ME05.0ISBN:9788172361150
seedDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788172361150
seedHypercholesterolemiaMESH:D006937,UMLS:C0020443, ICD-11:5C80.0ISBN:9780387706375
seedGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172361266
seedToothacheMESH:D014098,UMLS:C0040460, ICD-11:DA0A.YGlimpses Of Medico-Botany Of Bastar District (M.P.)
Liver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9788172361150
NarcoticsMESH:D009294,UMLS:C0027415ISBN:9788172361150
Nasal diseaseMESH:D009668,UMLS:C0028432, DOID:2825, ICD-11:CA0ZISBN:9788172361150
OtitisMESH:D010031,UMLS:C0029877ISBN:9788172361150
General tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172361150
Reduced salivationISBN:9788172361150