Vriddhadaru — Elephant Creeper

Ayurvedic herb Vriddhadaru (Argyreia nervosa) — Elephant Creeper. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Madhura, Tikta, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Madhura. Balances Vata, Kapha.

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Argyreia nervosa is a potent rejuvenative and aphrodisiac, enhancing strength and vitality.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaMadhura, TiktaMadhura (Sweet) — nourishing, grounding, promotes tissue growth; Tikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
GunaLaghu, SnigdhaLaghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Snigdha (Oily/Unctuous) — moistening, nourishing
ViryaUshnaUshna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
VipakaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing
Prabhavarasayan, Vrishya, MedhyaRasayana — rejuvenative, promotes longevity and immunity; Vrishya — aphrodisiac, enhances reproductive health; Medhya — intellect-promoting, enhances cognition

Sanskrit Synonyms

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

Samudra Shosha, Ajantri, Vidara

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Vriddhadaru are: moola, bija.

Main Indications

Vriddhadaru is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Vata Vyadhi, Shotha, Prameha, Vrishya, Rasayana.

Dosha Effects

Vriddhadaru pacifies Vata, Kapha.

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

Usage

Vriddhadaru 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)Sara, Laghu
Virya (Potency)Uṣḍa
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Kauu
Karma (Action)Kaphav¡tahara, Adhobh¡gahara, Vrṣya, Ras¡yana, āyurvrddhikara, Balya, Medhya, Rucya, Svarya, Kaḍuhya, Asthisandh¡nak¡ri, Agnikara, K¡ntikara, Viṣaghna
Dose3-5 g
Therapeutic Uses: Gulma, Mūtrakrcchra, Aruci, Hrdruj¡, ān¡ha, Ud¡varta, Ar¿a,
Important Formulations: Mi¿raka Sneha
Botanical Name: Argyreia nervosa (Convolvulaceae)
Part Used: Rt.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

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

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
fruitAntiviral agentsMESH:D000998,UMLS:C0003451ISBN:9770972795006
leafAnti-bacterial agentsMESH:D000900,UMLS:C0279516, ICD-11:XM8XH0ISBN:9770972795006
leafAntifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536
leafAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788172361266
leafAntinematodal agentsMESH:D000969,UMLS:C0003391, ICD-11:XM16G5ISBN:9770972795006
leafEczemaMESH:D004485,UMLS:C0013595ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536
leafEmollientsMESH:D004643,UMLS:C0013983, ICD-11:XM1C59ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788172361266
leafFertility agentsMESH:D005299,UMLS:C0015896ISBN:9788172362089
leafCounterirritantUMLS:C0010215ISBN:9770972795006
leafNervous system diseasesMESH:D009422,UMLS:C0027765, DOID:863, ICD-11:8E7ZISBN:9770972795006
leafPruritusMESH:D011537,UMLS:C0033774, ICD-11:EC90ISBN:9770972795006
leafSkin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
leafUrinary bladder calculiMESH:D001744,UMLS:C0005683, ICD-11:GB71.0ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361150
leafWound healingMESH:D014945,UMLS:C0043240ISBN:9788172362089
leafWounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9788172361266
rootAnti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9770972795006
rootAntirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
rootAphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172361150
rootAscitesMESH:D001201,UMLS:C0003962, ICD-11:ME04ISBN:9788171360536
rootBronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788171360536
rootColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9788171360536
rootCommon coldMESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172361150
rootCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172361150
rootDiabetes mellitusMESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14ISBN:9788171360536
rootDiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172361150
rootDysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9770972795006
rootDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788171360536
rootFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172361150
rootGonorrheaMESH:D006069,UMLS:C0018081, DOID:7551, ICD-11:1A7ZISBN:9770972795006
rootHemiplegiaMESH:D006429,UMLS:C0018991, DOID:10969, ICD-11:MB53.ZISBN:9788171360536
rootNervous system diseasesMESH:D009422,UMLS:C0027765, DOID:863, ICD-11:8E7ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788172361266
rootPharyngitisMESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.ZISBN:9788171360536
rootGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788172361266
rootSynovitisMESH:D013585,UMLS:C0039103, DOID:2703, ICD-11:FB40.YISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788171360536
rootSyphilisMESH:D013587,UMLS:C0039128, DOID:4166, ICD-11:1A6ZISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788171360536
rootTuberculosis, pulmonaryMESH:D014397,UMLS:C0041327, DOID:2957, ICD-11:1B10.ZISBN:9788171360536
seedAntifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9770972795006
seedCardiovascular systemMESH:D002319,UMLS:C0007226, ICD-11:XA4PM9ISBN:9770972795006
seedHypotensionMESH:D007022,UMLS:C0020649, ICD-11:BA2ZISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788172361150
seedParasympatholyticsMESH:D010276,UMLS:C0030511, ICD-11:XM3A77ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361150
seedGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172361150
whole plantGonorrheaMESH:D006069,UMLS:C0018081, DOID:7551, ICD-11:1A7ZISBN:9788172361150
whole plantUlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9788172361150
whole plantUrination disordersMESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0YISBN:9788172361150
AnemiaMESH:D000740,UMLS:C0002871, DOID:2355, ICD-11:3A9ZISBN:9788173717024
AnorexiaMESH:D000855,UMLS:C1971624, DOID:8689, ICD-11:MG43.7ISBN:9788173717024
Antifungal agentsMESH:D000935,UMLS:C0003308, ICD-11:XM83G4ISBN:9788172361150
Anti-infective agentsMESH:D000890,UMLS:C0003204, ICD-11:XM4TV0ISBN:9788172360481
Anti-inflammatory agentsMESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1ISBN:9788173717024
Anti-obesity agentsMESH:D019440,UMLS:C0376607, ICD-11:5B81ISBN:9788173717024
Antirheumatic agentsMESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2ISBN:9788172361150
AphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9788173717024
Appetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9788173717024
ArthritisMESH:D001168,UMLS:C0003864, DOID:848, ICD-11:FA2ZISBN:9788173717024
AscitesMESH:D001201,UMLS:C0003962, ICD-11:ME04ISBN:9788173717024
AstheniaMESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22ISBN:9788173717024
Brain diseasesMESH:D001927,UMLS:C0006111, DOID:936ISBN:9788173717024
BronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788173717024
Cardiotonic agentsMESH:D002316,UMLS:C0007209, ICD-11:XM91S1ISBN:9788173717024
Cerebrovascular circulationMESH:D002560,UMLS:C0007818ISBN:9788173717024
ColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9788173717024
CoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788173717024
Diabetes mellitusMESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788173717024
DiarrheaMESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1ISBN:9788172360481
DiureticsMESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06ISBN:9788173717024
DysenteryMESH:D004403,UMLS:C0277526, DOID:12384, ICD-11:1A40.ZISBN:9788172360481
DyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9788173717024
EczemaMESH:D004485,UMLS:C0013595ISBN:9788172361150
EdemaMESH:D004487,UMLS:C0013604, ICD-11:MG29.1ISBN:9788172361150
Disorder of ejaculationUMLS:C0235969ISBN:9788173717024
EmaciationMESH:D004614,UMLS:C0013911, ICD-11:5B51ISBN:9788173717024
EmollientsMESH:D004643,UMLS:C0013983, ICD-11:XM1C59ISBN:9788173717024
Erectile dysfunctionMESH:D007172,UMLS:C0242350, ICD-11:HA01.1ISBN:9788172360481
ExpectorantsMESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314ISBN:9788173717024
FlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9788173717024
Foot ulcerMESH:D016523,UMLS:C0085119, ICD-11:FA11.YISBN:9788172360481
FurunculosisMESH:D005667,UMLS:C0016867, ICD-11:1B75.0ISBN:9788172361150
GonorrheaMESH:D006069,UMLS:C0018081, DOID:7551, ICD-11:1A7ZISBN:9788172361150
Heart diseasesMESH:D006331,UMLS:C0018799, DOID:114, ICD-11:BC4ZISBN:9788173717024
HemiplegiaMESH:D006429,UMLS:C0018991, DOID:10969, ICD-11:MB53.ZISBN:9788172361150
HemorrhageMESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27ISBN:9788173717024
HoarsenessMESH:D006685,UMLS:C0019825, ICD-11:MA82.10ISBN:9788173717024
InflammationMESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368ISBN:9788173717024
CounterirritantUMLS:C0010215ISBN:9788172361150
LaxativesMESH:D054368,UMLS:C0282090, ICD-11:XM62T3ISBN:9788173717024
LeukorrheaMESH:D007973,UMLS:C0023533, DOID:3766, ICD-11:MF3AISBN:9788173717024
Nervous system diseasesMESH:D009422,UMLS:C0027765, DOID:863, ICD-11:8E7ZISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788173717024
Nootropic agentsMESH:D018697,UMLS:C0242913ISBN:9788173717024
PruritusMESH:D011537,UMLS:C0033774, ICD-11:EC90ISBN:9788172361150
General tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788173717024
Skin diseasesMESH:D012871,UMLS:C0037274, DOID:37, ICD-11:EM0ZISBN:9788172361150
SmallpoxMESH:D012899,UMLS:C0037354, DOID:8736, ICD-11:1E70ISBN:9788172360481
Stomach diseasesMESH:D013272,UMLS:C0038354, DOID:76, ICD-11:DA4YISBN:9788172360481
SynovitisMESH:D013585,UMLS:C0039103, DOID:2703, ICD-11:FB40.YISBN:9788173717024
SyphilisMESH:D013587,UMLS:C0039128, DOID:4166, ICD-11:1A6ZISBN:9788172360481, ISBN:9788173717024
TuberculosisMESH:D014376,UMLS:C0041296, DOID:399, ICD-11:1B1ZISBN:9788173717024
UlcerMESH:D014456,UMLS:C0041582ISBN:9788173717024
Urination disordersMESH:D014555,UMLS:C0042035, ICD-11:GB0YISBN:9788173717024
Wounds and injuriesMESH:D014947,UMLS:C0043251ISBN:9788172361150, ISBN:9788173717024