Velvetleaf / False Pareira plants information
Vasanvel / Patalgarudi / Jaljamani – Ayurvedic Medicinal Information
This plant is known by different names across India.
Names:
Marathi Name: Vasanvel, Patalgarudi
Hindi Name: Jaljamani, Ambashta, Patalgarudi
English Name: Velvetleaf / False Pareira
Sanskrit Name: Patha, Paatha, Ambashta
Scientific Name: Cissampelos pareira
Plant Description:
Stem:
Greenish in color, soft and flexible. It is a climber and grows by twining over other plants.
Leaves:
Heart-shaped, dark green, with fine hairs on the underside. They are soft and slightly velvety. The veins are clearly visible.
Flowers:
Small, unisexual, yellow in color, appearing in clusters.
Fruits:
Small, round, berry-like, resembling brinjal color.
Roots:
Long and whitish, spreading deep into the soil.
Leaves and roots of this plant are used medicinally.
Medicinal Properties:
Taste (Rasa): Sweet and bitter
Potency (Veerya): Cooling in nature
Post-digestive effect (Vipaka): Bitter
Distribution: Found throughout India
Medicinal Uses of Vasanvel / Patalgarudi:
For low sperm count in men and irregular menstruation in women:
Grind 10–15 leaves, extract the juice. Take one teaspoon of this juice mixed with one teaspoon of sugar candy and one teaspoon of black pepper powder. This helps regulate menstruation and increases sperm count. Take for one week continuously. Men may take it for a longer duration.
As a semen-retaining (Shukra-stambhak) agent:
It helps improve sperm quality and count.
For digestive disorders:
In cases of indigestion, constipation, weak digestion, or diarrhea, the plant acts as a digestive stimulant and carminative. Take one teaspoon of leaf juice with sugar candy daily to improve digestion.
For skin diseases:
In cases of rashes, itching, or red patches, apply leaf paste or juice on the affected area.
For blood purification:
Take one teaspoon of leaf juice with sugar candy daily for 10 days. It helps purify blood and is useful in conditions like rheumatoid disorders (Ama Vata).
For cough and respiratory issues:
Leaf juice taken with sugar candy helps reduce phlegm and improves respiratory health.
For urinary problems:
In cases of burning urination, pain, or difficulty passing urine, take leaf juice with sugar candy. Decoction of roots is also beneficial.
For indigestion: Take one teaspoon root powder, one teaspoon sugar candy, and one teaspoon ginger juice daily.
As an antidote (detoxifier):
Useful in neutralizing toxins and removing harmful substances from the body.
Antiviral use (including dengue):
Due to its antiviral properties, medicines like HQCS are being developed using this plant.
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Note:
Always consult a qualified Ayurvedic doctor before using any medicinal plant.
Use only in prescribed quantities for best results.
Correct identification of the plant based on leaves is important before use.
Taking medicine in small doses is beneficial.
This is the complete Ayurvedic medicinal information of Vasanvel / Patalgarudi / Jaljamani plant.
