Vatsnabh Kul is an important Ayurvedic herb which has several medicinal benefits. Its botanical name is Aconitum heterophyllum which belongs to Ranunculaceae family. In English, it is called Indian Atees and is also known by various other names such as Atis, Atvika, Ativisa and Atis. The herb is vata, pitta and kapha doshas suppressant.
The roots of vatsnabh herb are used in medicinal purposes. Roots are rich in non-toxic amorphous alkaloids such as artisine. The herb also contains histisine, heterophyllisine, isoatisine, hetisinone and dihydroatisine. It is an excellent bitter tonics for children. Various other health benefits of vastnabh herb are discussed in this article.
Ayurvedic Properties
Vatsnabh Kul herb has the following properties:
- Rasa (Taste) — Tickta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent)
- Guna (Properties) – Tikshan (Sharp), Ruksha (Dry)
- Virya (Potency) — Ushan (Hot)
- Prabhav (Effect) — Visa hara (Anti-toxic)
Medicinal Benefits of Vatsnabh
Vatsnabh kul herb is used to cure the following ailments:
- Appetizer — the herb is an excellent appetizer.
- Indigestion — It is used to cure the indigestion problem.
- Obesity — Vatsnabh herb is used to cure obesity.
- Blood Purifier – The herb is also an excellent blood purifier.
- Impotence — Vatsnabh herb is used to cure infertility problems such as impotency. Powder of the root is used as an infertility agent.
- Fever – The herb is also used to bring down the body temperature.
- Arthritis — Roots powder is made into paste form and is applied locally to get relief from arthritis pain and swelling.
- Vatsnabh herb is also used to cure poisoning, dyspepsia, hysteria, cough, throat diseases, piles, memory loss and pediatrics problems.
The above are a few medicinal benefits of vatsnabh herb. Vatsnabh herb causes no toxicity in the body if taken in normal amounts. If the herb is taken in excess amounts, it can lead to vomiting, nausea, convulsions, severe diarrhea, dehydration and spasms.
