Overview
Nagapushpi is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for inflammation. Nagapushpi (Vitex peduncularis) is a small tree found in hilly areas. The leaves and bark are used medicinally. It grows to about 20 feet with 25 foot canopy. Its leaves and bark have fever-reducing and anti-inflammatory properties. Also mentioned is V. leucoxylon as a variety. Verse refs: pages 442-443.
How Nagapushpi Helps with Inflammation
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Nagapushpi has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing inflammation:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Iridoid glycosides, flavonoids
- Also Known As
- English: Nagpushpa
Sanskrit: नागपुष्पी
Hindi: नागपुष्पी
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.