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Dashamoola- Ten Exceptional Ayurveda Roots
ETYMOLOGY
- ‘Dasha’ means ‘Ten’ and ‘Moola’ means ‘Roots’ in Sanskrit.
- Hence, Dashamoola is a concoction of 10 roots of certain Ayurvedic plants and is regarded as one of the most potent combinations in Ayurvedic knowledge.
- Out of the 10 roots, 5 are those of trees (Brihat Panchamoola) and the latter of shrubs (Laghu Panchamoola).
- ‘Brihat’ meaning ‘Big’, ‘Pancha’ meaning ‘Five’, ‘Laghu’ meaning ‘Small’
SL NO |
SANSKRIT NAME |
BOTANICAL NAME |
|
| 1. | Bilva | Aegle marmelos | Brihat Panchamoola |
| 2. | Agnimantha | Premna integrifolia | Brihat Panchamoola |
| 3. | Shyonaka | Oroxylum indicum | Brihat Panchamoola |
| 4. | Patala | Stereospermum suaveolens | Brihat Panchamoola |
| 5. | Gambhari | Gmelina arborea | Brihat Panchamoola |
| 6. | Brihati | Solanum indicum | Laghu Panchamoola |
| 7. | Kantakari | Solanum xanthocarpum | Laghu Panchamoola |
| 8. | Shalaparni | Desmodium gangeticum | Laghu Panchamoola |
| 9. | Prishniparni | Uraria picta | Laghu Panchamoola |
| 10. | Gokshura | Tribulus terrestris | Laghu Panchamoola |
Medical Properties of Dashamoola
| -Analgesic- Relieves pain | -Neuroprotective- Protects Nerves |
| -Anti-inflammatory- Relieves swelling | -Antioxidant |
| -Anti-spasmodic- Relieves involuntary contractions | -Digestive- Aids digestion |
| -Anti-arthritic- Relieves Arthritis | -Uterine tonic- Relieves gynecological disorders |
| -Lithontriptic- Dissolves Urinary Stones | -Aphrodisiac |
| -Anti-microbial- Fights microbes | -Anti-tussive- Relieves Cough |
Indications of Dashamoola
| -Respiratory symptoms like Cough, Breathing difficulties | -Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| -Bronchitis | -Urolithiasis (Urinary Stones) |
| -Asthma | -Bursitis |
| -Facial Paralysis | -Fibromyalgia |
| Hemiplegia | -Hemorrhoids (Piles) |
Contraindications of Dashamoola
Pregnant, breastfeeding and lactating women are advised caution and require medical supervision before consumption.
Popular Ayurvedic Formulations
-Dashamoolarishtam
-Dashamoola Rasayanam
-Dashamoolakatutrayam Kashayam
-Dashamoola Jeerakarishtam
-Dashamoola Kwatham
CAUTION: All medications described here are being used solely for educational reasons. This does not replace seeking expert medical advice. Before using any drugs, please seek the advice of a licensed Ayurvedic practitioner. Please keep out of the reach of children.
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