Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Protein (5%), Nutritious compounds, Minerals
- Also Known As
- English: Sessile Joyweed, Dwarf Copperleaf
Sanskrit: मत्स्याक्षी, सांविका, मत्स्यगन्धा
Hindi: गुंदरी
What is Alternanthera (Matsyakshi / मत्स्याक्षी)?
Matsyakshi (Alternanthera sessilis) is a small spreading herb found across India near wet areas. It is used as a pot herb and vegetable. The leaves are used medicinally for hair growth and eye health. It has cooling properties and is nutritious. The herb is commonly found in moist habitats and is used in traditional cooking. Dose: As vegetable.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Keshya (promotes hair growth)
- Chakshushya (good for eyes)
- Raktapittahara (alleviates bleeding)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
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