Amarbel variety

(Love Vine)
Sanskrit: अमरबेल • Botanical: Cassytha filiformis Linn.

Cassytha filiformis is described as another parasitic vine similar to Amarbel (Cuscuta reflexa). It is a Parasitic climber found on coastal trees. The text notes it is used similarly for hair and anthelmintic purposes. Verse ref: page 448.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Similar to Cuscuta
Also Known As
English: Love Vine, Dodder Laurel
Sanskrit: अमरवल्ली
Hindi: अमरबेल

What is Amarbel variety (Cassytha / अमरबेल प्रभेद)?

Cassytha filiformis is described as another parasitic vine similar to Amarbel (Cuscuta reflexa). It is a Parasitic climber found on coastal trees. The text notes it is used similarly for hair and anthelmintic purposes. Verse ref: page 448.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Keshya (beneficial for hair)
  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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