Patalgaruda Gaudi

(Broom Creeper)
Sanskrit: गुडूची पत्रा • Botanical: Cocculus hirsutus (Linn.) Diels

Cocculus hirsutus is described as a twining herb useful in fevers, swellings, and urinary disorders. The leaves and roots are used. It grows as a hairy climber in tropical regions. Verse ref: page 449.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Alkaloids, flavonoids
Also Known As
English: Broom Creeper
Sanskrit: गुडूची पत्रा
Hindi: पाताल गरुडी

What is Patalgaruda Gaudi (Cocculus / पातालगरुड गौड़ी)?

Cocculus hirsutus is described as a twining herb useful in fevers, swellings, and urinary disorders. The leaves and roots are used. It grows as a hairy climber in tropical regions. Verse ref: page 449.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Jvaraghna (reduces fever)
  • Shothahara (reduces swelling)
  • Mutrala (diuretic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Patalgaruda Gaudi by Condition

Explore how Patalgaruda Gaudi is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Patalgaruda Gaudi for Inflammation

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