Overview
Woodfordia is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for fertility & conception. Dhataki (Woodfordia fruticosa) is a deciduous shrub with profuse red flowers. The flowers are extensively used in Ayurvedic Asava and Arishta preparations as a fermenting agent. The flowers are rich in tannins and have strong astringent properties. They are used in diarrhea, dysentery, and bleeding disorders. The plant is an essential ingredient in many fermented Ayurvedic medicines. The flowers are small, tubular, and brilliant red. The shrub grows to 10-15 feet height. Verse: 19-21.
How Woodfordia Helps with Fertility & Conception
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Woodfordia has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing fertility & conception:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Tannins (Ellagic acid), Gallic acid, Quercetin, Woodfordin
- Also Known As
- English: Fire Flame Bush, Woodfordia
Sanskrit: धातकी, धातुपुष्पी, अग्निज्वाला, ताम्रपुष्पी
Hindi: धावड़ी, धातकी
Other Herbs for Fertility & Conception
See all herbs for fertility & conception on the Fertility & Conception 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.