Mura

(Mura)
Sanskrit: मुरा • Botanical: Selinum tenuifolium Wall.

This is the larger variety of Mura identified as Angelica glauca, found in the Himalayan region at 6000-12000 feet altitude. The text distinguishes it from the smaller variety. The roots are 4-6 inches long. It is aromatic and used in traditional medicine for digestive disorders, worm infestations, and as an antidote. The plant belongs to the carrot family (Umbelliferae). It should not be confused with Jatamansi, although they grow in similar habitats.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
English: Mura
Sanskrit: मुरा, गन्धमूषिका, मुराह्वय
Hindi: मुरा

What is Mura (Large variety) (मुरा)?

This is the larger variety of Mura identified as Angelica glauca, found in the Himalayan region at 6000-12000 feet altitude. The text distinguishes it from the smaller variety. The roots are 4-6 inches long. It is aromatic and used in traditional medicine for digestive disorders, worm infestations, and as an antidote. The plant belongs to the carrot family (Umbelliferae). It should not be confused with Jatamansi, although they grow in similar habitats.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Vishaghna (antitoxic)
  • Jvarahara (antipyretic)
  • Trishnanigrahana (quenches thirst)
  • Daurgandhyanashana (removes bad odor)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

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