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Prishniparni (Dabra / Pointed-leaved Uraria)
Uraria picta
ପୃଶ୍ନିପର୍ଣ୍ଣୀ (Prusniparni)पिठवन (Pithavan) / पृश्निपर्णीPrishniparni
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Origin
- Tropical Africa & Asia
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Erect perennial undershrub with bristly hairs; imparipinnate variegated leaves with 5-7 linear-lanceolate leaflets, and dense cylindrical catkin-like spikes of purple flowers.
Traditional Uses
Bone fracture healing, gout, cardiac debility, and pulmonary hemorrhages
Parts Used
Whole plant, roots
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Madhura, Tikta
- Guna: Laghu, Snigdha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Accelerates fracture healing, prevents miscarriages, and treats chronic respiratory debility
Precautions
Safe and non-toxic herb; traditionally combined with Shalaparni
Interesting Facts
Second component of the sacred 'Laghu Panchamoola' pair with profound cellular rejuvenating properties