Parpat

Latin Name

Fumaria parviflora

English Name

Fineleaf fumitory

Sanskrit Name

Pittapapda
(पर्पट)

Part Used

The whole plant
(पंचांग)

Effect on Dosha

Pacifies Kapha and Pitta

Properties and Uses

It boosts appetite. It is popularly used to relieve excessive thirst especially in fevers. It induces sweating hence used in anti-pyretic formulations. It has diuretic properties and used in the conditions causing painful micturition.

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