Vriddhadaru (Vriddhadaru (Vriddhadaruka, Vidhara, Elephant creeper))
Vriddhadaru (Vriddhadaruka) is a classical Ayurvedic climber. Botanically Argyreia nervosa (Convolvulaceae), distinct from Vidari (Pueraria tuberosa).
Botanical name: Argyreia nervosa. Also known as: Vriddhadaru, Hawaiian baby woodrose, Argyreia nervosa.
Properties
Classical medicinal root
Traditional uses
- Classical taila and ghrita formulations
Dosha effects
- vata: decreasing
- kapha: decreasing
- pitta: balancing