Botanical Name : Bergenia ciliata
Family : Saxifragaceae
Identification No.– SDACH/HG/171
Introduction :
Latin name : Bergenia = after the name of K.A. Von Bergen, German Botanist; ligulata = straplike or Colus aromaticus.
Names in different Indian languages :
Hindi : Pashanbethi
Kannada : Pashanbethi
Malayalam : Pashanbethi
Sanskrit : Paashaanabheda
Tamil : Pashanbethi
Telugu : Pashanbethi
Synonyms :
Paashaanabheda, Ashmaribhedikaa, Ashmaribhit, Ashmghna, Shilaabhit, Shilaabheda
Bergenia ciliata Sternb.
Saxifraga ligulata Wall
Varieties & adulterants – (CV – controversy, AD – adulterants) :
Aerva lanata Juss – CV
strachey -CV
Morphology :
This small herb survives for many years and is found in hilly and rocky regions. Its stalk emerges from the cracks in the rocks.
Root is 2.5 cm. thick and red in colour.
Leaves- round. 7.5 to 12.5 cm. in diameter, fleshy, dentate, greenish on the upper surface and reddish on the lower surface,
flowers – whitish, brownish or bluish.
Distribution & Habitat :
Himalayas at the height of 2 thousand mtrs
Chemical constituents :
bergenin, gallic acid, glucose , tannins , mucilage , wax, C-glycoside,beta-sitosterol
Properties :
Rasa : kashaya. tikta.
Guna : laghu, snigdha,
Virya : sheeta
Vipaka : katu
Prabhava : ashmarighna (lithotripsic):
Dosha : tridoshashamak.
Karma –
antiscorbutic, cardio toxic, astringent, spasmolytic, antidiarrhoeal
Srotogamitva :
Dosha: Tridoshaghna.
Dhatu: Rakta (bleeding disorders. splenomegaly. menorrhagia), raktamansa (wound healing). rasa (dysmenorrhoea), asthi (teething problems).
Mala : Mutra (urinary calculi).
Prabhava : Lithotripsic.
Organ : Urinary bladder, heart, uterus
Indication :
dysuria, spleen enlargement, cough, menorrhagia, urinary tract infections
Part used :
Whole plant
Dosage :
Leaf juice 10-15 ml
Powder 2-4 g
Decoction 50-100 ml
External uses : It is anti-inflammatory. wound healing, hemostatic, cardio tonic, antipyretic and antitoxic, Its local application is useful in conjunctivitis. In teething problems, it is rubbed with honey on the gums.
Internal uses : It is used in diarrhoea, dysentery. tumours. piles, splenomegaly, heart diseases, bleeding disorders, cough, leucorrhoea, menorshagia and dysmenorrhoea. But it is especially useful in urinary calculi and dysuria. It is also useful in turbidity of urine. It is an antidote to morphine.
IUCN No :
Vulnerable
Research Update:
- Hepato protective, diuretic and a pyretic action: The ethanolic extract of ne plant Berginia ligulata was assessed for hepato protective, diuretic and anti- pyretic action and was compared with the standard drug. The extract of the plant showed significant action to control the diseased condition in albino rats
- Anti microbial activity- The rhizome of Bergenia ligulata, belonging to the family Saxifragaceae was screened for its antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Salmonella typhi using agar well diffusion method.
