Tinpatiya

Latin Name

Oxalis corniculata

English Name

Indian Sorrel

Sanskrit Name

Tinpatiya
(चांगेरी)

Part Used

The whole plant
(पंचांग)

Effect on Dosha

Pacifies Kapha and Vata

Properties and Uses

It acts as an appetizer and has stimulant effect on liver hence used in treatment of various liver ailments. Due to astringent nature it induces contraction of capillaries and reduces bleeding. It is used in the treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery and bleeding piles. It is effective in the treatment of chronic alcoholic syndrome. It is useful in treatment of remittent fevers. It acts as an anti-dote for poisons producing hallucinations and delirium due to its stimulant effect on nervous system.

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