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Shalaparni (Tick Trefoil)
Desmodium gangeticum
ଶାଳପର୍ଣ୍ଣୀ (Salaparni)सालपर्णी (Salparni)Shalaparni
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Origin
- Tropical Asia & Africa
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Erect woody subshrub to 1.5m with angular stems; simple oblong-ovate leaves with wavy margins, and elongate terminal racemes of tiny purple papilionaceous flowers.
Traditional Uses
Post-viral debility, chronic bronchitis, cardiac fatigue, and intermittent fevers
Parts Used
Whole plant, roots
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Madhura, Tikta
- Guna: Guru, Snigdha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Cardiotonic, relieves post-fever fatigue, heals inflammatory neuropathy, and balances all doshas
Precautions
Extremely safe botanical; standard adaptogenic restorative herb
Interesting Facts
One of the ten sacred roots comprising 'Dashamoola', the prime Ayurvedic anti-inflammatory compound