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Specimen profile
Agnimantha
Clerodendrum phlomidis · Lamiaceae
Skt · Agnimantha — “The churning of fire, referring to its use in lighting ritual fires”Hindi · ArniMal · MunjaTam · Thazhuthaalai
Agnimantha is a vital component of Dashamoola known for its anti-inflammatory and metabolic-regulating properties.
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It is a large shrub or small tree found in the drier parts of India, characterized by its fragrant flowers and medicinal roots. In Ayurveda, it is considered a 'Deepana' (digestive stimulant) and 'Pachana' (digestive) herb.
Identification markers
Ovate-deltoid leaves with wavy margins, small white or pinkish fragrant flowers in terminal panicles, and blackish drupe fruits.
Rasa
Tikta, Katu, Kashaya
Guna
Laghu, Ruksha
Virya
Ushna
Vipaka
Katu
Prabhava
Shothahara (Anti-inflammatory)
Dosha effect
VK-
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