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Diarrhea
Ativisha has antidiarrheal action. It acts as an absorbent, which reduces the liquid content of the stool and binds the stool.
Ativisha (Indian Atees)
Ativisa (Aconitum heterophyllum) is an important Ayurvedic herb used for many years for multiple health conditions.
Medicinal Plant
Ativisha (Indian Atees)
Ativisa (Aconitum heterophyllum) is an important Ayurvedic herb used for many years for multiple health conditions.
Ativisa (Aconitum heterophyllum) is an important Ayurvedic herb used for many years for multiple health conditions. It is a tall herb that consists of dried, tuberous roots of Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. Ex. Royle (Fam, Ranunculaceae). It is native of the western Himalayas and found in Garhwal, Kumaon, and Kashmir at an altitude between 2,500-4,000 m.
Scientific Name
Aconitum heterophyllum
Family
Ranunculaceae
Common Name
Indian Atees
Botanical Description
About the Ativisha Plant
The flowers are approx 2.5-3 cm, usually in lax, spike-like clusters with very variable bracts which are either small linear, small ovate. The leaves are heart-shaped to rounded, it is of 4-8 cm, and the upper ones stem-clasping with large rounded teeth. The roots of Ativisa (Aconitum heterophyllum) are astringent and used in diarrhea, especially in infants, in dyspepsia, vomiting, cough, irritability of the stomach and colic.
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa · Guna · Virya · Vipaka
Prabhava-Vishahara
Rasa
Rasa
Tikta,Katu
Tikta,Katu
Guna
Guna
Laghu,Rooksha
Laghu,Rooksha
Vipaka
Vipaka
Katu
Katu
Virya
Virya
Ushna
Ushna
| Sanskrit | Sanskrit Value | English | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasa | Tikta,Katu | Rasa | Tikta,Katu |
| Guna | Laghu,Rooksha | Guna | Laghu,Rooksha |
| Vipaka | Katu | Vipaka | Katu |
| Virya | Ushna | Virya | Ushna |
Chemical Composition
Phytochemical Constituents
The roots of Aconitum heterophyllum contains Atisine, F- dihydroatisine, hetisine, heteratisine, heterophyllisine, heterophylline, heterophyllidine, hetidine, hetisinone, and atisenol.
Health Benefits
Therapeutic Benefits of Ativisha
From classical Ayurvedic indications to modern phytotherapeutic insights — explore the spectrum of wellness benefits this herb has to offer.
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Common Cold & Flu
Ativisha powder should be mixed in Basil Leaf Juice (TulsiSvarasa) and honey. It can be given to children for treating common cold and infections of upper respiratory tract. This Ativisha mixture gives relief from nasal blockage, running nose, fever, sneezing and nasal irritation. It also prevents secondary infections.
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Cough& Bronchitis
Ativisha powder along with Karkatshringi (PistaciaIntegerrima) and honey helps to treat bronchitis and cough. It helps to clear the lungs, reduces inflammation and modulates the mucus secretions.
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Malabsorption
Ativisha has stomachic, digestive, and metabolism enhancer actions, which promotes digestion and metabolism.
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Diabetes management
According to Ayurveda, the herb can handle the symptoms of diabetes as it has Tikta (bitter) taste and Kapha balancing activities. Ativisha is one of the common herbs used in ayurvedicpediatric medicine also.
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Is Ativisha good for health?
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Yes it is good for health but it should not consumed without the permission of physician.
Contraindications & Caution
Avoid it or consult a physician before taking Ativisha during pregnancy.