Onosma

(Onosma)
Sanskrit: गोजिह्वा • Botanical: Onosma bracteatum Wall.

Onosma bracteatum is found in Himalayan regions at altitudes from 1200 feet. The leaves are 15 inches long, with characteristic bristly texture (1"x1" bristles). The root yields a red dye. The plant is used in heart disorders, urinary problems, and wound healing. The leaves are also used medicinally. It is mentioned alongside Elephantopus as both share the name 'Gojiha'. Verse: 278-279.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Unctuous (Snigdha), Heavy (Guru)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Naphthoquinones, Alkannin, Shikonin
Also Known As
English: Onosma
Sanskrit: गोजिह्वा, सुगन्धा
Hindi: गोजिबा, रतनजोत

What is Onosma (Ratanjot / रतनजोत)?

Onosma bracteatum is found in Himalayan regions at altitudes from 1200 feet. The leaves are 15 inches long, with characteristic bristly texture (1"x1" bristles). The root yields a red dye. The plant is used in heart disorders, urinary problems, and wound healing. The leaves are also used medicinally. It is mentioned alongside Elephantopus as both share the name 'Gojiha'. Verse: 278-279.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Hridya (cardiotonic)
  • Mutrala (diuretic)
  • Vranaropana (wound healing)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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