Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Also Known As
- English: Jivanti
Sanskrit: जीवन्ती, जीवा, जीवनी, शाकश्रेष्ठा, पयस्विनी, मधुरसा
Hindi: जीवन्ती, डोडी
What is Jivanti (जीवन्ती)?
Jivanti (Leptadenia reticulata) is an important Jeevaniya (life-promoting) herb. It is a twining shrub found in forests across India. The plant is milky and exudes latex when cut. It is considered one of the best galactogogues (Stanyajanana) in Ayurveda, increasing breast milk production. The plant is sweet in taste with cooling potency, making it excellent for Pitta disorders. It is one of the Jeevaniya Gana drugs of Charaka Samhita. The leaves are used as a vegetable (Shakashreshtha -- best among vegetables).
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Jeevaniya (life-promoting)
- Chakshushya (beneficial for eyes)
- Rasayana (rejuvenative)
- Balya (strength-promoting)
- Stanyajanana (galactogogue/increases breast milk)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Classical Therapeutic Uses
- Kshaya (debility/wasting)
- Netra Roga (eye diseases)
- Daurbalya (weakness)
- Stanya Kshaya (diminished breast milk)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Jivanti by Condition
Explore how Jivanti is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.
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.