Himsra (Himsra (Karira, Kanthaka))
Himsra is a classical Ayurvedic dravya. Botanically Capparis spinosa L. Distinct from Tuntubha (Capparis sepiaria).
Botanical name: Capparis spinosa. Also known as: Himsra, Caper bush, Capparis spinosa.
Properties
Classical root bark and fruit
Traditional uses
- Classical avaleha and compound formulations
Dosha effects
- vata: balancing
- kapha: decreasing
- pitta: decreasing