AJMODA/ MARSH PARSLEY
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Ajmoda / Marsh Parsley
AJMODA/ MARSH PARSLEY
BOTANICAL NAME
CARUM ROXBURGHIANUM
FAMILY
UMBELLIFERAE
SANSKRIT NAME
Agni, Ajmoda, Bastamoda, Gandhadala, Dipyaka, Karavi, Markati, Moda, Modini, Vishali
ENGLISH
Celery, Marsh parsley, Smallage, Wild celery.
HINDI
Shalari, Sonira.
KANNADA
Ajamoda, Guddaga sompu.
MALAYALAM
Callari.
TELUGU
Sompu.
TAMIL
Callari
DISTRIBUTION
It is cultivated in parts of India such as Maharastra, UP, Punjab.
Parts Used
Fruits
DOSE
1 to 3 grams.
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
QUALITY (GUNA)
Light, Dry, and Tikshana.
TASTE (RASA)
Katu, Tikta rasa.
METABOLISM (VIPAKA)
Katu
POTENCY (VIRYA)
Ushna
IMPACT (PRABHAVA)
Shoola Prashamana.
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION
THERAPEUTIC USES
The extracts of seeds of Ajmoda are having analgesic property. As it is having Hridya property, it helps in treating Heart ailments. Due to its Tikshana property, it helps in urinary disorders, UTI, and even it acts as Micturitive, and it is used in Uterine disorders. It helps in relieving Cough.
SOME OF THE COMMON FORMULATIONS
- Agnitundi vati
- Brahmi vati
- Chitrakadi churna
- Hingvashtak churna
- Maha yogaraj guggulu
- Yogaraj guggulu
- Vishagarbh taila
- Krimi kuthar rasa
- Eladi ghrita
- Vais vanara churna