🌿 Classical Dravyaguna Botanical Materia Medica

Ayurvedic Herbs & Botanical Encyclopedia

Explore authoritative monographs of medicinal plants from Charaka and Sushruta Samhitas. Discover their bio-energetic profiles (Rasa, Virya, Vipaka), Tridoshic balances, and clinical applications.

Total Monitored Herbs 21 Botanicals

Energetic System 6 Rasas • 3 Doshas

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Vatahara & Brimhana Demulcent

Atasi

अतसी (Atasi / Neelapushpi / Tisi)

Botanical: Linum usitatissimum

Virya (Potency) Ushna (Heating)

Vipaka (Post-Digestive) Katu (Pungent)

Dosha Action Pacifies Vata; increases Kapha and Pitta in excess

Atasi seeds are loaded with soluble mucilage, secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG lignans), and omega-3 fatty acids. Soaked flaxseeds soothe inflamed gastrointestinal linings and promote smooth bowel peristalsis.

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Balya & Demulcent Tonic

Atibala

अतिबला (Atibala)

Botanical: Abutilon indicum

Virya (Potency) Sheeta (Cooling)

Vipaka (Post-Digestive) Madhura (Sweet)

Dosha Action Pacifies Vata & Pitta

Atibala ('super-strength') works in synergy with Bala but with even stronger cooling demulcent qualities. Its high mucilage and flavonoid content make it superb for soothing inflamed mucous membranes and restoring vitality.

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Shishu-Roga (Pediatric Sovereign) & Jvaraghna

Ativisha

अतिविषा (Ativisha / Shringi / Aruna)

Botanical: Aconitum heterophyllum

Virya (Potency) Ushna (Heating)

Vipaka (Post-Digestive) Katu (Pungent)

Dosha Action Tridosha Shamaka (Pacifies all three doshas)

Despite its name containing 'visha' (poison), Ativisha is completely non-poisonous because it lacks aconitine. It is revered in Kaumarbhritya (Ayurvedic pediatrics) as the ultimate safe panacea for infant digestive fevers.

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