Priyangu

Latin Name

Callicarpa macrophylla

English Name

Beautyberry

Sanskrit Name

Daiya
(प्रियंगु)

Part Used

Flowers
(पुष्प)

Effect on Dosha

Balances all three doshas

Properties and Uses

It has blood cleansing and clotting properties hence used in haemoptysis, bloody dysentery and other bleeding conditions. It acts as an appetizer, relieves flatulence and has styptic action on intestine. It is famously known as ‘Mutra-virajaniya that is herb which restores normal colour of urine. It is commonly used herb in the formulations for the treatment of urinary system disorders.

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