Rasa (Taste)
Kashaya, Tikta
The primary taste perceived on the tongue.
Vijaysar (Indian kino tree, Malabar Kino tree)
The tree reaches up to 30 m, and longitudinally fissured.
Medicinal Plant
Vijaysar (Indian kino tree, Malabar Kino tree)
Pterocarpus marsupium · Fabacea
The tree reaches up to 30 m, and longitudinally fissured.
Scientific Name
Pterocarpus marsupium
Family
Fabacea
Hindi Name
Asana
Used Part
Heartwood and bark
Botanical Description
About the Vijaysar Plant
Morphology and field-identification notes as documented in our Dravyaguna library.
The tree reaches up to 30 m, and longitudinally fissured. Leaflets are generally five to seven in number, 8–13 cm long, oblong or elliptic, or rotund, with 15–20 pairs of lateral
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa Panchaka — Classical Properties
The five-fold framework Ayurveda uses to describe a drug — Rasa, Guna, Vipaka, Veerya and its effect on the doshas.
Guna (Qualities)
Laghu ,Ruksha
Physical and energetic attributes of the dravya.
Vipaka (Post-digestive Effect)
Katu
Taste that emerges after complete digestion.
Dosha Karma (Action on Doshas)
Kapha Pitta hara
Effect on Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas.
Veerya (Potency)
Ushna
Heating (ushna) or cooling (sheeta) energy.
Ayurvedic Actions (Karma)
Anti-diabetic: Known to prevent pancreatic cell damage and boost insulin secretion, helping to control high blood sugar levels.
Modern Phytochemistry
Chemistry & Pharmacology
How modern science maps onto the classical understanding of this dravya.
Pharmacological Action
What the Science Says
Astringent, Anthelmintic, Blood purifier
Phytoconstituents
Active Compounds
Pterostilbene, (-)-Epicatechin, Marsupsin, and Pterosupin
Therapeutic Usage
Clinical Applications of Vijaysar
Classical Ayurvedic indications drawn directly from the Dravyaguna tradition — paired with the preparations recommended in shastra.
01
Diabetes (Madhumeha) – It is used for helping control blood sugar. Water kept overnight in Vijaysar tumbler is traditionally used.
02
Obesity & high cholesterol – Helps improve metabolism and reduce excess fat.
03
Diarrhea & dysentery – Bark decoction is used for loose motions.
04
Wound healing – Paste/decoction used in ulcers and wounds.
05
Skin diseases – Useful in itching, acne, and some skin disorders due to blood-purifying action.
06
Inflammation & swelling – Helps reduce inflammatory conditions.
07
Urinary disorders – Traditionally used in excessive urination and urinary imbalance.
08
General weakness – Considered strengthening and restorative in some formulations.
Always consult a qualified Ayurvedic physician before using any herb therapeutically. Dose, anupana and Prakriti-specific suitability matter.
Yoga / Kalpana
Classical Formulations
Common Ayurvedic preparations where Vijaysar is a key ingredient.
- Asana Manjishtadi Taila , Asana Eladi Taila, Asana Vilwadi taila, Narasimha Rasayan
Shastra Pramana
Classical Reference
बीजकः कुष्ठवीसर्पमेहमेदगुदकृमीन् । हन्ति त्वगामयपित्तास्र त्वच्यः केश्यो रसायनः ॥३६॥ — भावप्रकाश