Sponge Gourd

(Bristly Luffa Fruit)
Sanskrit: देवदालीफल • Botanical: Luffa echinata Roxb.

The fruit properties of Devadali are described separately. The fruits are used in specific formulations for jaundice, spleen disorders, and as a strong purgative. They should be used with caution due to their potent emetic and purgative actions. Used in Spastic constipation and Irritable colon (Colitis). Dose: 4-12 ratti.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Sharp (Tikshna)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Saponins, Cucurbitacins
Also Known As
English: Bristly Luffa Fruit
Sanskrit: देवदालीफल
Hindi: देवदाली के फल

What is Sponge Gourd (Devadali fruits / देवदाली फल)?

The fruit properties of Devadali are described separately. The fruits are used in specific formulations for jaundice, spleen disorders, and as a strong purgative. They should be used with caution due to their potent emetic and purgative actions. Used in Spastic constipation and Irritable colon (Colitis). Dose: 4-12 ratti.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Sara (laxative)
  • Pittahara (pacifies Pitta)
  • Raktapittahara (alleviates bleeding)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9

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