SCIENTIFIC NAME: Leptadenia reticulata

 

HINDI NAME: Jivanti, Safed dudhi, svarnajivantzo

 

ENGLISH NAME: Cork Swallow-wort

 

FAMILY: Asclepiadaceae

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Jivanti’s roots are one of the best rejuvenator plants in Ayurveda. The name itself means that it maintains the normal status of health.  It is especially known for its stimulant and restorative properties in Ayurveda and is sweet & astringent in taste, with cold potency aiding in its aphrodisiac, and rejuvenative properties. It possesses the appetizer, aphrodisiac, anticancerous and antibacterial properties. It alleviates the three dosas vata, pitta and Kapha, thus working on all dhatus levels.

USES & HEALTH BENEFITS

•  Aids in the treatment of fever, urinary infection
• Aid in improving the eye vision 
• Single drug treatment in Asthma cases
• Helps nourish the body tissues
• Potent lactogenic 
• Promotes health and vigour, improves voice 
• Helps to improve emaciation/ lean body
• Effective in digestive issues like bloating, indigestion
• Improves immunity
• Help to cure depression
• Improves sperm count

PRECAUTION & SIDE EFFECTS

• No side effects, if taken in prescribed dosage for the specific health condition.
• Advised to take after Ayurveda expert recommendation only.

HOW TO USE

• Decoction of Jivanti root should be taken in the dose of 20 ml for relief of burning sensation due to fever.
• Jivanti is a ingredient of chyawanprash, a traditional Polyherbal formulation.
• The leaves of the plant are used in vegetable cuisine known as saag.
• Take jivanti root powder in a dose of 3-6 grams with water to cure diarrohea.