Herb · Asia
Agnimantha
Premna obtusifolia
Traditionally attributed effects: strengthens the heart, stomachic, carminative, cleansing, tonic, anti-inflammatory, lowers blood sugar; for swellings, pain and diabetes; part of 'dashamula'.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
Leaf tea 28–56 ml; root decoction 56–112 ml.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Agnimantha. The name means 'fire churner': the wood was used to make fire by friction for rituals. The root is one of the ten roots of the Ayurvedic prescription dashamula.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Strengthens the heart, stomachic, carminative, cleansing, tonic, anti-inflammatory, lowers blood sugar; for swellings, pain and diabetes; part of 'dashamula'.
Preparation and amount
Leaf tea 28–56 ml; root decoction 56–112 ml.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Tea (infusion)Decoction