Overview
Stone Flowers is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. Charila (Stone Flowers) is a lichen that grows on rocks and tree barks in hilly regions. The thallus is the used part, appearing as flat, leafy, greenish-grey growths on rocky surfaces. The text describes it as growing on stones and trees in mountainous regions. It absorbs moisture from the air and does not develop typical roots. The lichen has a bitter and astringent taste with cooling potency. It is used in skin diseases for complexion improvement, in bleeding disorders, and as a cooling agent. It is also used in spice blends and as a flavoring agent in cooking. Being an aromatic lichen, it features in many compound formulations for skin care. It pacifies Pitta and Kapha. Dose: 2-4 grams.
How Stone Flowers Helps with Male Sexual Health
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Stone Flowers has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing male sexual health:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Usnic acid, Atranorin, Lecanoric acid, Salazinic acid
- Also Known As
- English: Stone Flowers, Yellow Lichen
Sanskrit: शैलेय, शिलापुष्प, शैलज
Hindi: छरीला, शिलापुष्प
Other Herbs for Male Sexual Health
See all herbs for male sexual health on the Male Sexual Health page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.