Murva variety

(Indian Bowstring Hemp)
Sanskrit: मूर्वा • Botanical: Sansevieria roxburghiana Schult.

Sansevieria roxburghiana is described as another variety of Murva. It also yields strong fibers used for making ropes and bowstrings. Similar medicinal properties to the primary Murva. Verse ref: page 433.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Saponins, fibers
Also Known As
English: Indian Bowstring Hemp
Sanskrit: मूर्वा
Hindi: मूर्वा

What is Murva variety (Sansevieria / मूर्वा प्रभेद)?

Sansevieria roxburghiana is described as another variety of Murva. It also yields strong fibers used for making ropes and bowstrings. Similar medicinal properties to the primary Murva. Verse ref: page 433.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Dahahara (reduces burning sensation)
  • Stambhana (styptic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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