Overview
Sahadevi is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for inflammation. Sahadevi (Vernonia cinerea) is an erect herb commonly found in fields and waste lands. It has purple flower heads. The entire plant is used medicinally. It is bitter in taste and pungent in post-digestive effect. It is useful in fevers, skin diseases, and worm infestations. The juice of the plant is used as an anthelmintic. It is sometimes confused with Nagabala species but belongs to a completely different botanical family (Compositae). Dose: juice 1-2 tola; powder 2-4 masha.
How Sahadevi Helps with Inflammation
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Sahadevi has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing inflammation:
- Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Also Known As
- English: Fleabane, Purple Fleabane
Sanskrit: सहदेवी, सहदेवा
Hindi: सहदेवी, सहदेई
Other Herbs for Inflammation
See all herbs for inflammation on the Inflammation page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.