Kasni

About

Kasni, also known as Chicory, is a plant widely recognized in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and increasingly studied in modern science. It is known for its diverse bioactive compounds, especially inulin, which contributes to its prebiotic ...

Classical attributes

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• Vipaka: []

Dosha effects

• vata: increasing
• kapha: balancing
• pitta: balancing

Active compounds

• Inulin
• Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
• Lactucin (Sesquiterpene lactone)
• Lactucopicrin (Sesquiterpene lactone)
• 8-Deoxylactucin (Sesquiterpene lactone)
• Chlorogenic acid (Hydroxycinnamic acid)
• Caffeic acid (Hydroxycinnamic acid)
• p-Coumaric acid (Hydroxycinnamic acid)
• Quercetin (Flavonoid)
• Luteolin (Flavonoid)
• Apigenin (Flavonoid)
• Taraxasterol (Triterpene)
• Beta-sitosterol (Sterol)
• Coumarins

Clinical evidence

Meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials and multiple clinical studies demonstrate Kasni's efficacy in supporting gastrointestinal health by acting as a prebiotic, improving gut microbiota composition, and alleviating constipation. Further randomized controlled trials indicate its potential in blood sugar regulation, showing improvements in fasting glucose and HbA1c levels in type 2 diabetic patients. Emerging evidence from smaller human trials also suggests benefits for liver health, particularly in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, though more extensive research is warranted.

Ayurvedic karmas

• Deepana (Appetizer)
• Pachana (Digestive)
• Rakta Shodhana (Blood purifier)
• Yakrit Uttejaka (Liver stimulant)
• Mutrala (Diuretic)

Classical clinical indications

• Agnimandya (Poor digestion)
• Yakrit Vikara (Liver disorders)
• Prameha (Diabetes/urinary disorders)
• Raktapitta (Bleeding disorders related to Pitta)
• Mala baddhata (Constipation)

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