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Mountain Knotgrass (Pashanabheda / Gorakshaganja)
Aerva lanata
ପାଷାଣଭେଦୀ (Pashanabhedi)पाषाणभेद (Pashanabhed)Pashanabheda / Gorakshaganja
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Origin
- Tropical Africa & Asia
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Erect to prostrate perennial herb with woolly branches; alternate elliptic-obovate leaves, and dense axillary spikes of tiny woolly white to greenish-white flowers.
Traditional Uses
Urolithiasis, kidney stones, dysuria, gonorrhea, and urinary tract infections
Parts Used
Whole plant, roots
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Kashaya
- Guna: Laghu, Snigdha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Potent lithontriptic agent, flushes renal gravel, diuretic, and lowers urinary supersaturation
Precautions
Generally safe; ensure adequate hydration during therapeutic use
Interesting Facts
Named 'Pashanabheda' in Sanskrit, which literally translates into 'The Stone Breaker'