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Specimen profile
Stink Vine
Paederia foetida · Rubiaceae
Skt · Prasarni — “Spreading extensively in all directions”Hindi · GandhaprasariniMal · ThalavellamTam · Mudiyar Kundal
A climbing vine with a sulfurous odor renowned in classical Ayurveda for curing joint stiffness and paralytic conditions.
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Paederia foetida is a vigorous twining climber recognizable by the foul sulfurous odor released upon crushing any part of the plant. Despite its sharp smell, it is among the highest-ranking Rasayana herbs for Vata vyadhi (neurological and orthopedic disorders). The sulfur-containing glycosides transform upon cooking, yielding deep warming and strength-giving qualities.
Identification markers
Twining climber with opposite ovate to lanceolate leaves; small bell-shaped dirty-white or purple flowers with red centers; tiny polished yellowish spherical fruits.
Rasa
Tikta, Katu
Guna
Guru, Sara
Virya
Ushna
Vipaka
Madhura
Prabhava
Sandhaniya
Dosha effect
VK- P+
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