Medicinal Plants

Vajradanti/वज्रदंती/Coriandrum Sativum/Coriander/Dhanyaka

Vajradanti/????????/Coriandrum Sativum/Coriander/Dhanyaka

 

Hindi Name : Vajradanti

Sanskrit Name : Saireyaka

English Name : Barleria

Latin Name : Barleria prionitis Linn Pennel


An annual prickly herb with yellow flowers commonly found in rainy season throughout the country. Whole plant is used in Ayurveda for dental care.

 

 

Barleria Prionitis Medicinal Uses

The herb is considered "Vajradanti" described in ancient Ayurvedic literature. The word stands for diamond teeth-which implies that, it strengthens teeth and make them as hard as diamond. Thus, in some parts of India, its twigs are used in various forms in dental hygiene.
 
 

Chemical Composition

The plant is reported to contain alkaloid and is rich in potassium.
 

Effect on Dosha 

Pacifies Kapha and Vata.
 
Read more about various ailments, it's causes, symptoms, ayurvedic treatments, etc.
 
AilmentDefinitionCausesSymptomsDiagnosisAyurvedic Treatment
Cough
Anemia
Bronchitis
Asthma
Jaundice
Sore Throat
Arthritis
Diarrhea
Eczema
Tuberculosis
 
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