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Medicinal properties of Vidarikanda ( Pueraria Tuberosa )

Pueraria tuberosa or Vidarikanda (in Sanskrit ) belongs to the family of Fabaceae. It is a perennial woody climber and has huge tuberous roots. A fully grown plant measures 5-6 meters in height. This plant bears white flowers with pink shade. It is mainly found in India, Nepal and Pakistan. It is popularly known as Indian Kudzu.

In ayurveda system of medicine, its roots are used for medicinal purposes. The roots contain Steroids, Sugars, Amino acids and Sterols. Researchers have evaluated the antimicrobial properties of this plant.

According to texts of ayurveda Vidarikanda is heavy to digest and increases moisture level of tissues and stickiness of secretions. It is sweet to taste and this taste remains in all stages of digestion. It has tremendous cooling properties. Due to these properties it alleviates pitta and vata .

Medicinal properties of Vidarikanda

  1. This tuber reduces dryness of body and eases bowel movement. It is very useful in relieving constipation.

  2. It strengthens the body and boosts its immunity. This wonder herb acts as Rasayana and helps to slow down ageing process.

  3.  Vidaarikanda rejuvenates male reproductive system and increases quality and quantity of semen. This helps to increase sperm count and sperm motility.

  4. This ayurvedic herb reduces vata and normalizes kapha. Due to these properties shukra dhatu increases. Shukra dhatu helps to increase hard erectionslibido and sexual energy.

  5. Vidaarikanda acts as an aphrodisiac and is known as vrishya. This is used in vajikarana preparations.

  6. It acts as a galactogogue and is very useful for nursing mothers.

  7. Due to its diuretic properties, it is used as an ingredient in ayurvedic diuretic preparations.

  8. Consumption of this herb rejuvenates skin and increases fairness and glow. It is widely used in diseases of skin which cause discoloration. As increases moistness of skin it helps to reduce dryness of skin

  9. This herb rejuvenates whole body and increases muscle bulk.

This article is copyrighted. This article is copy righted. The author Dr.SavithaSuri is an Ayurvedic Physician and web master of http://www.ayurhelp.com  .

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Pueraria Tuberosa

Botanical Name: Pueraria Tuberosa
Sanskrit Name: 
Vidhari, Vidharikand
English Name: Indian Kudzu
Family: 
Fabaceae       
Plant Part Used: Tubers       
Description of Pueraria Tuberosa:
Kudzu is a coarse, high-climbing, twining, trailing and perennial vine. The huge root, which can grow to the size of a human body, is the source of medicinal preparations used in traditional Chinese medicine and modern herbal products.
 Medicinal Uses:
Tubers are used for the treatment of Dysuria, cough, rheumatism, erysipelas and malarial fever. The roots are to be used in Medicine as a demulcent and refrigerant in fevers as cataplasam for swellings of joints ad as lactogouge.
The roots are said to be used in medicine as a demulcent and refrigent in fevers, as cataplasm for swelling of joints, and as lactagogue. It is emetic, galactogogue and tonic.


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