Oldenlandia

(Oldenlandia)
Sanskrit: क्षेत्रपर्पट • Botanical: Oldenlandia corymbosa Linn.

Kshetraparpata (Oldenlandia corymbosa) is described as a field variety of Parpata. It grows commonly in fields during rainy season, reaching 8000 feet altitude. The plant has small white flowers and is 8-25 inches tall. It is used primarily as a febrifuge and for Pitta disorders. The text notes it is one of several plants known by the name Parpata across different regions, and lists multiple botanical correlates including species from Fumariaceae, Caryophyllaceae, and Acanthaceae families.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Alkaloids, Saponins
Also Known As
English: Oldenlandia
Sanskrit: क्षेत्रपर्पट, वनपर्पटा
Hindi: दमनपापड़ा

What is Oldenlandia / Parpata variety (क्षेत्रपर्पट / ओल्डेनलैंडिया)?

Kshetraparpata (Oldenlandia corymbosa) is described as a field variety of Parpata. It grows commonly in fields during rainy season, reaching 8000 feet altitude. The plant has small white flowers and is 8-25 inches tall. It is used primarily as a febrifuge and for Pitta disorders. The text notes it is one of several plants known by the name Parpata across different regions, and lists multiple botanical correlates including species from Fumariaceae, Caryophyllaceae, and Acanthaceae families.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Jvarghna (antipyretic)
  • Pittashamaka (pacifies Pitta)
  • Trishnanigrahana (quenches thirst)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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