Regions Grown and Other Relevant Info
Himalayan Region. There are four varieties identifed in the plant. The roots are exhibited as White, Yellow, Red and Black varieties. The white variety is used in the Ayurvedic formulations.
Ayurvedic Properties and Benefits
Charaka explained Athivisa drug in group of herbs, Lekhaneeya drugs (useful in scraping and fat reducing), Arshogna drugs (useful in piles), Shirovirechana drugs - (used in Nasya treatment). Ativisha improves digestive strength.It will digest and relieves Ama dosha ( A product of indigestion and altered metabolism). It relieves diarrhoea and vomiting, useful in worm infestation and infected wounds, cleanses and detoxifies blood. It relieves swelling and edema by Anti- inflammatory effect. It is also useful in fever,cough and cold.
Major Classical Ayurveda Medicines Containing the Drug
Rasnaerandadhi kwatha, Amritharishta,