Vidhara
Introduction of Vidhara: (Introduction of Vidhara)
What is Vidhara? (What is Vidhara)
Do you know that Vidhara is used to remove your weakness? If you are suffering from any kind of physical, mental or sexual weakness, then you should know about the use of Vidhara. If you know the properties and uses of Vidhara, then it is sure that you will never need to go to any Hakim Lukman or doctor.
Do you know that Vidhara is a panacea for physical weakness and sexual weakness. By mixing it with Ashwagandha, an Ayurvedic medicine called Ashwagandhaadi Churna is made which is an effective medicine to remove all types of weaknesses. Apart from this, Vidhara is used in many other diseases.
It is used for swelling, cough, diabetes, stomach worms, elephantiasis, anemia, epilepsy, pain and diarrhea. The root of Vidhara is useful in curing urinary diseases, skin diseases and fever. It cures swelling as well as heals wounds.
Due to its properties, it cures syphilis, piles, diabetes, leprosy, urinary tract disease, arthritis etc. Let us know about its other benefits and for which other diseases it is beneficial.
External form (Morphology)
It is a vine found on the banks of rivers and in forests. Vidhara has two varieties named Vriddhadarak and Jeernadaru. It is called Vriddhadarak because it destroys old age. It is called Vriddha because its vine remains everlasting for a long time. Since the shape of its vine is crooked like the intestine of a goat, it is called Ajantri or Chhagalantrika. The vine of Vidhara is very long. Therefore, it is also called Dirghavallari. Two species of Vidhara are used in medicine.
Vidhara (Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f) Boj. ,
It is a branched creeper which spreads on the ground and climbs on big trees. Its flowers are long and pinkish purple in colour, have white hairs on the outside and are pink and purple in colour on the inside. Its fruits are round in shape, green in the unripe state and brown and yellow when ripe. Its flowering and fruiting period is from July to February.
Wild Vidhara (Argyreia imbricate (Roth.) & Patel)
It is a long, bushy and climbing vine. Its leaves are oval and heart shaped. Its flowers are pink and fruits are red in colour. It is used in place of Vidhara in many places.
Species of Vidhara (vidhara ki prajatiya)
1. nervous argyrea
2 Argyreia imbricate

Common names of Vidhara
Botanical name (Botanical Name | nervous argyrea |
English (English) | elephant creeper |
Hindi (Hindi) | sea-floor, sea-soreness, wound, slough |
Sanskrit (Sanskrit) | Vriddhadaruk, Avegi, Chagatri, Vrishyagandhika, Vriddhadaru, Rikshagandha, Ajantri, Dirghavallari |
Other (Others) | Samandarsoth (Urdu) Monda (Oriya) Chandrapada (Kannada) Varagharo (Gujarati) Samutrapachhai (Tamil) Charadpada (Telugu) Beechtarak (Bengali) Samudraphal (Nepali) Samudrasok (Marathi) Samudrapala (Malayalam) |
Total (Family) | Convolvulaceae |
Ayurvedic properties of Vidhara Ayurvedic properties)
Shortcoming (Dosha) | pacifies cough and vata |
Juice (Taste) | Pungent, bitter, astringent (ast.) |
Property (Qualities) | light, oily |
Semen (Potency) | hot |
Vipak(Post Digestion Effect) | sweet |
Other (Others) | ulceration, digestion, purification, planting, lightening, digestion |

Medicinal benefits and uses of Vidhara its benefits and uses)
remove the blocked knot
- If you have a lump somewhere on your body, then the use of Vriddhadaruk is very beneficial in removing it. For this, grinding its leaves and applying them lukewarm gives relief in closed lumps.
In Obesity (Vidhara for obesity)
- If your body has become fat due to obesity, then to get relief from this, use the juice of Vriddhadaruk leaves mixed with Karanja seed oil, it is beneficial in fat disease.
To get relief from headache (Vidhara for headache)
- Grind the root of Vriddhadaruk with rice water and apply it on the forehead to cure headache.
To get relief from stomach pain (Vidhara for stomach ache)
- Many times, the cause of stomach pain is due to indigestion, constipation and gas. Vriddhadaruk also digests food and removes constipation. Vidhara also destroys Vata i.e. gas. If you want to cure stomach pain, then consume the juice of Vriddhadaruk leaves mixed with honey. You will definitely get benefit from this.
In Diabetes (Vidhara for diabetes)
- Diabetes has spread like an epidemic today. Vriddhadaruk not only helps in diabetes but also prevents diabetes by strengthening the metals. Consuming Vriddhadaruk is beneficial in diabetes and it also increases the body's immunity. For this, mix one to two grams of Vriddhadaruk powder with honey and consume it. It also helps in gonorrhoea.
To get relief from smallpox
- Nowadays, due to pollution, smallpox is a common problem. If you are also suffering from smallpox and are in pain, then grinding the leaves of Vriddhadaruk and applying it on the affected area is beneficial.
in the problem of leprosy (Vidhara for leprosy)
- If there is a problem of leprosy or skin disease, then mixing sugar candy, root of vriddhadaruk, turmeric, black pepper powder together with water and applying it on hands and feet gives quick relief from leprosy.
In Piles (Vidhara for piles)

- Make a powder by taking equal amounts of Vriddhadaruk, Bhallataka and dry ginger. Consuming this powder with jaggery is beneficial in piles.
To get relief from joint pain (Vidhara for joint pain)
- Make a decoction by mixing equal parts of shatawar root with vriddhadaruk root. Drinking this decoction provides relief from arthritis.
- Apart from this, eating the vegetable made from Vriddhadaruk leaves cures the joint pain and other disorders caused by Vaata.
In Urology (Vidhara for urinary disease)
- In urinary tract disease, there is burning and pain in urination. The quantity of urine is also less. Vriddhadaruk increases urination and gives relief in burning and pain. Mix two parts of Vriddhadaruk root powder with one part of cow's milk and consume it. Doing this will surely benefit you.
To cure stomach ulcers
- Many times, abscesses develop in the stomach which have many holes. By pressing them, pus also comes out of them. Such abscesses are called abscesses or multi-hole abscesses. By grinding and applying the root of Vriddhadaruk on such abscess, the abscess gets cured.
Get relief from elephantiasis
- Consume Vriddhadaruk Churna with cow urine or Sauvir Kanji. It is also beneficial in elephantiasis or filariasis which is one year old and difficult to cure.
- Apart from this, consuming the powder of the root of Vriddhadaruk with kanji is beneficial in elephantiasis.
For the eyes (Vidhar for eyes)
- Vidhara is also very beneficial for the eyes. Mixing equal parts of honey with Vidhara juice and applying it like kajal in the eyes is beneficial in Kukunak disease i.e. redness, itching, glare etc. in the eyes.
To get rid of swelling in fingers
- The main reason for swelling in the fingers is the imbalance of Vata dosha. Consuming Vidhara helps in removing this swelling because it has Vata shamak properties.
in conceiving Vidhara
- If you are not getting success in conceiving then take Vidhara. Take the decoction of Vidhara and Plaksha root every morning for one year. This increases the chances of a woman getting pregnant.
In inflammation of the testicles
- Apply castor oil on Vidhara leaves, heat it a little and tie it on the testicles. This cures the swelling of the testicles.
To improve memory (Vidhara for increasing memory power)
- If your memory is weak then mixing equal quantity of asparagus powder with Vidhara powder improves the memory.
To get relief in syphilis Vidhara
- Syphilis means a reproductive disease. If you are also suffering from this disease then using Vidhara leaves is beneficial.
For the liver (Vidhara for liver)
- Liver is an important part of our body. If it is not in good condition then the whole body becomes ill. If you have liver related diseases then you can get benefits by using Vidhara.
To increase work power Vidhara
- If the sexual power of any woman or man is weak then Vidhara can be used to increase the power.
To reduce stress (Vidhara for decrease stress level)
- If you are suffering from stress due to any tension or any other reason, then you can use Vidhara to get relief from stress.
in white discharge problem Vidhara
- Women are very troubled by this problem. Leucorrhoea is a disease in which white discharge comes from the vagina. To get relief from this disease, consuming Vidhara churna with cold or normal water is beneficial in white discharge.

Useful parts (parts) (Important parts of Vidhara)
- Root
- leaf
Dosages of Vidhara
- Juice- 5 to 10 ml
- Powder - 2 to 4 grams
- Kwatha- 15 to 10 ml
Medicines made from Vidhara
- aged wood powder