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Naagdaman (Snake Plant)

Naagdaman (Snake Plant)

Scientifiv name: Dracaena trifasciata

Medicinal Plant

Naagdaman (Snake Plant)

Scientifiv name: Dracaena trifasciata

Scientifiv name: Dracaena trifasciata

Scientific Name

Family

Asparagaceae

Common Name

Snake Plant

Naagdaman
Naagdaman medicinal plant
Naagdaman medicinal plant
Botanical Description

About the Naagdaman Plant

It is an evergreen perennial plant forming dense strands, spreading by way of its creeping rhizome, which is sometimes above ground, sometimes underground. Its stiff leaves grow vertically from a basal rosette. Mature leaves are dark green with light gray-green cross-banding and usually range from 70–90 centimetres (2.3–3.0 ft) long and 5–6 centimetres (2.0–2.4 in) wide, though it can reach heights above 2 m (6 ft) in optimal conditions

Chemical constituent: Phytochemical screening of water and ethanol extracts yielded alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, glycosides terpenoids, tannins, proteins, and carbohydrates. - Phytochemical screening of leaves extract yielded flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, phenols, steroids, and saponins. - Phytochemical screening of ethanol extract of leaves and rhizomes yielded alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, glycosides, tannins, sterols, and triterpenes

Ayurvedic Properties

Rasa · Guna · Virya · Vipaka

Rasa

Rasa

Tikta

Tikta

Guna

Guna

Laghu,Snigdha

Laghu,Snigdha

Vipaka

Vipaka

Katu

Katu

Virya

Virya

Ushna

Ushna

Karma

Karma

Balance kapha dosha

Balance kapha dosha

Health Benefits

Therapeutic Benefits of Naagdaman

From classical Ayurvedic indications to modern phytotherapeutic insights — explore the spectrum of wellness benefits this herb has to offer.

01

Anti-Cancer-snake plants clean the environments of cancer

causing agents like toluene, xylene, benzene, formaldehyde make it an effective anti-cancer plant.

02

Effective for Allergies

Snake plants absorb carbon dioxide and toxin particles from the air while releasing oxygen into the air. When you breathe fresh air, there are fewer chances of developing allergies and airborne diseases. Thus snake plant naturally decreases the onset of allergies.

03

Stress

I helps to sleep so it decreases the stress.

04

Is Naagdman safe? Yes it is safe to consume but should not consume in excess.

Contraindications & Caution

Consumptions of naagdaman should be avoided by pregnant and breastfeeding ladies.