Grewia

(Hairy Grewia)
Sanskrit: नागबला • Botanical: Grewia hirsuta Vanb.

Nagabala 3 (Grewia hirsuta) is a shrub identified by some as the true Nagabala. The stem bark is fibrous and mucilaginous. The plant grows 11-12 feet tall. The leaves are 5-6 inches long, hairy. The bark and roots are used medicinally as Balya and Vatahara. Related species include Grewia populifolia (Gangeti). The identification debate between Sida species and Grewia species as 'Nagabala' is discussed. Dose: bark decoction 1-2 tola; root powder 2-4 masha.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Also Known As
English: Hairy Grewia
Sanskrit: नागबला, गुलसकरी, गांगेरुकी
Hindi: नागबला, गुलसकरी

What is Nagbala / Grewia (नागबला / ग्रेविया)?

Nagabala 3 (Grewia hirsuta) is a shrub identified by some as the true Nagabala. The stem bark is fibrous and mucilaginous. The plant grows 11-12 feet tall. The leaves are 5-6 inches long, hairy. The bark and roots are used medicinally as Balya and Vatahara. Related species include Grewia populifolia (Gangeti). The identification debate between Sida species and Grewia species as 'Nagabala' is discussed. Dose: bark decoction 1-2 tola; root powder 2-4 masha.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Balya (strengthening)
  • Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
  • Vatahara (alleviates Vata)
  • Grahi (absorbent)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Grewia by Condition

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