Overview
Pushkarmool is one such herb explained in Ayurveda, which has path breaking results in respiratory discomfort, cough and chest pain. It also relieves stress and has anti allergic properties as well.
Pushkarmool is the herb of choice in all kind of respiratory problems. This is used widely in health issues like Chronic Cough, Asthma, Cold, Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Emphysema, COPD, Lung collapse etc.
Classical References
Charaka
Shwashara – Useful in asthma
Hikkanigrahna – Useful in hiccup
According to Acharya Charaka:
“PUSHKARMOOLAM HIKKA KASA SHVASA PARSHAVASHOOLAHARANAMA”
(Ref: Charak samhita, sutra sthan, ch-25)
Sushruta
Phalavarga – group of fruits
Vagbhat
Hidma nigrahna
Botanical Name: Inula racemosa
Family: Asteraceae
Hindi Name: Pohkarmool
English Name: Elicampane
Synonyms
Kashmira (Grows abundantly in Kashmir)
Kushthabheda (Resembles the herb kushth or Saussurea lappa),
Padampatra (Leaves resemble the shape of lotus flower),
Svasari (Enemy of asthma)
Few others are – Chiram, Jiham, Dhita Tirtha, Mulam, Vatahva, Viram etc.
Chemical Constituents
Alantolactone (Principal compound), Inulin, Isoalantolactone, Inunolide, Germacronolide, Dihydroisoalantotolactone, D-Mannitol, Dihydroinunolide, Neo-A lantolactone, Inunolise, Alantodiene, Sesquiterpene, lactone- inunol etc.
Rasa: Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent)
Guna: Laghu (light), Teekshna (Sharp Action)
Virya: Ushna (Hot potency)
Vipaka: Katu (Bitter taste turns pungent while getting digested)
Parts Used: Root
Dosage: 1-3 gm. in divided doses.
Effects on Doshas
Balances Kapha dosha due to bitter and pungent taste and balances Vata dosha due to its hot potency.
Occurence and Appearence
Pushkarmool is a small flowering plant that grows up to the heights of 5000-14000 feet above sea level in the North -Western Himalayan belt. It is native to India and Nepal.
Its roots resembles Kootha or Kustha herb (Saussura lappa) that’s why extensively used in Kashmir for Kooth adulteration. Fresh roots have strong camphor like smell which fades off after being dried.
Side Effects
There is no such side effects seen of this herb. It is always advised to consult any Ayurveda physician before starting with it as it may increase blood pressure so care must be taken.
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