Sahachara (Sahachara (Saha chara, Barleria — regional synonym stream))
Sahachara is a classical Ayurvedic dravya used in vata disorders. Botanically Strobilanthes ciliatus Nees (Acanthaceae) in southern Indian Ayurvedic literature.
Botanical name: Strobilanthes ciliatus. Also known as: Sahachara, Strobilanthes ciliatus.
Properties
Classical medicinal herb
Traditional uses
- Classical taila and compound formulations
Dosha effects
- vata: decreasing
- kapha: balancing
- pitta: balancing