Pashanbhed

Sanskrit: पाषाणभेद • Botanical: Bergenia ligulata Wall. (primary); multiple substitutes

Most important drug for urinary stones (Ashmari) in Ayurveda. Multiple plants are used as Pashanbhed in different regions of India. Bergenia ligulata (from Himalayas, 5000+ feet) is considered the authentic one. The rhizome is used.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Laghu, Tikshna
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Also Known As
Sanskrit: पाषाणभेद, अश्मभेद, शिलाभेद
Hindi: पाषाणभेद, पथरचूर

What is Pashanbhed / Stone Breaker?

Most important drug for urinary stones (Ashmari) in Ayurveda. Multiple plants are used as Pashanbhed in different regions of India. Bergenia ligulata (from Himalayas, 5000+ feet) is considered the authentic one. The rhizome is used.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Ashmari Bhanjana (breaks urinary stones — prime action)
  • Mutrala (diuretic)
  • Mutrakrichra hara (relieves dysuria)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 1

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