Shalparni
Introduction of Shalparni: (Introduction of Shalparni)
What is Shalparni? (What is Shalparni)
Are you suffering from piles, eye diseases, diabetes, heart diseases? Shalparni is a panacea for these diseases. If you use Shalparni, then you can get rid of these diseases. Shalparni is a medicine which can be used to get rid of many diseases.
There are many such medicines in Ayurveda. Which are used for the treatment of many diseases. Flowers, leaves and roots of these medicines are used. Among these, there is a medicine called Shalparni. Which is being used since ancient times.
This medicine does not allow constipation to occur, which is very beneficial for piles. Apart from this, it is used to get relief from joint pain, fever, digestive problems, hematemesis, headache etc. Let us tell you that its benefits do not end here, apart from this, it has many other benefits too, about which we will introduce you in detail today.
External form (Morphology) (Shalparni's form)
It is found in forests all over India, open natural habitats and up to a height of 1600 meters in the Himalayas. Shalparni is a part of the well known Yoga Dashmool. Its leaves resemble those of Sal, hence it is called Shalparni. According to Charak Samhita, Shalparni is mentioned in T.B. treatment and Rasayanapad. Apart from this, Shalparni is also mentioned in Sunishnaka Ghrita used in piles. In Sushruta Samhita, it is used in the treatment of diseases like diarrhoea, flatulence and poison. Two species of it are found.
- Desmodium gangeticum (Linn.)Dc.—Shalparni
It is a plant of around 1 meter height. Its branches are bent and spread out. Its stem is angular. Its leaves are like sal leaves and are green in colour. Its flowers are white, pink and dark blue in colour. Its pods are long, broad, flat and crooked. Its pods have excessive hairs due to which it sticks to the clothes. Its flowering and fruiting period is from July to December.
- Phyllodium pulchellum (L.) Pranshu Shalparni—
It is a tall bushy plant. Its branches are green in colour and hairy. Its leaves are long, pointed and rectangular. Its flowers are arranged in clusters and are white and pink in colour. Its pods are long. Its panchaang is used in medicine.
Species of Shalparni of species)
1. Desmodium gangeticum (Linn.)Dc.
2. Phyllodium pulchellum (L.)

Common names of Shalparni
Botanical name (Botanical Name | Desmodium gangeticum |
English (English) | Salparni |
Hindi (Hindi) | Rivan, Salvan |
Sanskrit (Sanskrit) | Saumya, Peevari, Guha, Shalparni, Sthira, Devi, Vidarigandha, Dirghaangi, Dirghapatra, Anshumati |
Other (Others) | Shaalvan (Urdu) Sharpani (Oriya) Neviyelabune (Kannada) Salvan (Gujarati) Puladi (Tamil) Kapava (Telugu) Shaalpan (Punjabi) Shaliparni (Nepali) Shalapurhi (Punjabi) Salparni (Marathi) |
Total (Family) | Fabaceae |
Ayurvedic properties of Shalparni Ayurvedic properties)
Shortcoming (Dosha) | Tridoshashamaka (pacifies tridosha) |
Juice (Taste) | sweet, bitter |
Property (Qualities) | heavy, oily |
Semen (Potency) | hot |
Vipak(Post Digestion Effect) | sweet |
Other (Others) | digestion, lubrication, analgesia, aphrodisiac, diuretic, strength |

Medicinal benefits and uses of Shalparni (Shalparni) its benefits and uses)
Eliminate the problem of piles (Shalparni for piles)
- Shalparni is also used to cure piles. Piles is a serious disease that can occur in men and women at any age. It causes swelling and burning sensation in the anus. This can be very painful. In such a case, the anti-inflammatory properties of Shalparni reduce swelling inside and outside the anus. It also provides relief from burning sensation and pain.
in joint pain (Shalparini for joint pain)
- People suffer from joint problems due to arthritis. Apart from this, people are troubled with joint pain with increasing age. Shalparni is used to get relief from joint pain. Its use provides relief quickly.
Eliminate diabetes (Shalparin for diabetes)
- Due to bad lifestyle, a person gets diabetes. Diabetes is such a disease that never leaves the body. Blood sugar in the body keeps on increasing or decreasing. For this, the use of Shalparni helps in controlling diabetes. It makes insulin easier along with normalizing blood sugar. Shalparni is considered to be an effective Ayurvedic medicine for people suffering from diabetes.
To boost immunity (Shalparni for immunity)
- To protect the body from diseases, it is very important to have a strong immune system. Having a strong immune system means protection from diseases. Shalparni has anti-inflammatory properties along with other properties that help fight infections and strengthen the immune system.
To strengthen the digestive system (Shalparni for strong digestion)
- If your digestive system is weak and you have frequent vomiting problems, then you can use Shalparni to strengthen the digestive system.

in fever (Shalparni for fever)
- The problem of fever keeps recurring due to change of weather. To get rid of the problem of fever, make a decoction by mixing equal parts of chiraita with Shalparni and drink it, it reduces the fever.
- Apart from this, drinking the decoction of Shalparni, Bala, Munakka, Giloy and Sariva in equal quantity helps in reducing fever.
to get rid of migraines Shalparni
- If you are suffering from migraine due to any reason then taking Shalparni juice through the nose gives relief from migraine.
in eye diseases (Eyes Shalparni)
- To get rid of eye diseases, mix Shalparni root and black pepper in equal parts, rub it in a copper vessel and apply it like eye kajal. This will help in getting rid of yellowness in the eyes and all eye diseases.
To get rid of diarrhea (Shalparni for diarrhea)
- You have got the problem of diarrhea due to improper eating habits. Consuming various liquids prepared from the root of Shaliparni soothes the aggravated Vata and Kapha. The qualities like digestion, strength, absorbency, lightening etc. increase and provide relief in diarrhea.
- Drinking the milk of Shalparni root and trikut after boiling it provides relief from diarrhoea.
Shalparni provides relief in dysentery
- If you are suffering from dysentery then cook milk mixed with dry ginger, black pepper, long pepper and Shalparni in gold or silver and drink it after adding honey to it, it gives relief in dysentery and diarrhea.
For heart diseases (Shalparni for heart related disease)
- If you are suffering from any heart disease then making a paste of Shalparni and consuming it with milk is beneficial in heart diseases.
In urinary problem (Shalparni for urinary disease)
- There are many reasons for urine related problems, such as kidney stones, diabetes etc. In such a case, Shalparni is considered to be such a herb that eliminates this problem. By consuming Shalparni, one can get rid of any type of problem occurring in the urinary tract.
in the bloodthirsty (Shalparin for blood bile)
- If your nose or ears bleed due to weather, then to get relief from it, drink the decoction of Shalparni and Moong mixed together, it is beneficial in nose bleeding.
Shalparni is useful in pain during delivery
- Drinking the decoction of this medicine reduces pain during delivery.
diseases of young children in Shalparni
- Make a decoction by mixing equal parts of Shalparni, Prishtniparni and betel nut bark. By adding honey to this decoction and giving it to children, it helps in calming down the three doshas and cures all types of diarrhoea.
to skin (Skin care products)
- Shalparni cures most of the skin related diseases. Some properties present in it do not allow spots to appear on the skin. It also protects the skin from blemishes and also cures it.
Other uses of Shalparni (Other benefits of Shalparni)
- Its root is used to cure fever, cold, kill worms and eliminate phlegm.
- Its Panchaga is used to cure fever, digestion and weakness.
- Shalparni root can be used daily to cure typhoid and pneumonia.
Useful parts (parts) (Important parts of Shalparni)
- Root
- Fifth note of musical scaletti
Dosages of Shalparni
- Use it as per medical advice only.