An erect branched undershrub with a short woody stem and numerous prostrate branches found throughout India as forest undergrowth in dry forests upto 900m elevation. Tender aerial parts of the plant are used in Ayurveda for various formulations.
Dosha:
Balances all three Doshas.
Usage:
Shalparni is a component of Dashmula group. Like other ingredients of Dashmula, it has a marked analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an important constituents in many 'Rasayana' formulations. Being a member of Dashmula group, it exhibits considerable analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
