Ark Plant

(Holostemma)
Sanskrit: अर्कपुष्पी • Botanical: Holostemma rheedianum Spreng.

Arkpushpi (Holostemma rheedianum) is a large climbing plant found in peninsular India. The root tubers are the medicinal part. It is used as a rejuvenative and is considered an excellent tonic for vision. The sweetish tuber is eaten raw and used as medicine. Found in the Western Ghats and southern regions of India.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Saponins, Glycosides, Mucilage
Also Known As
English: Holostemma
Sanskrit: अर्कपुष्पी, जीवन्ती
Hindi: छिरदोरी, डोरीबेल

What is Ark Plant (Arkpushpi / अर्कपुष्पी)?

Arkpushpi (Holostemma rheedianum) is a large climbing plant found in peninsular India. The root tubers are the medicinal part. It is used as a rejuvenative and is considered an excellent tonic for vision. The sweetish tuber is eaten raw and used as medicine. Found in the Western Ghats and southern regions of India.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Chakshushya (good for eyes)
  • Rasayana (rejuvenative)
  • Jeevaniya (life-giving)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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