Pluchea indica (Unknown) - Ayurvedic Properties & Benefits

Pluchea indica (L.) Less., commonly known as Indian camphorweed or Baccharis indica, is a traditional Ayurvedic herb widely distributed in tropical and sub...

Pluchea indica (Unknown)

Pluchea indica (L.) Less., commonly known as Indian camphorweed or Baccharis indica, is a traditional Ayurvedic herb widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. In traditional medicine systems, it has been used for various ailments includin...

Botanical name: Pluchea indica.

Classical attributes

Dosha effects

Clinical evidence

Human clinical trials specifically on Pluchea indica are very limited or largely absent in major medical databases. Most available scientific evidence comes from in vitro and in vivo (animal model) studies, which have demonstrated promising anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, and antidiabetic effects. However, robust clinical data in humans is not yet established.