Goraksha: benefits, usages
Introduction to Goraksha (Introduction to Goraksha)
What is Goraksha? (What is Goraksha?)
It is mostly found in the shady parts of valleys and hills. Goraksha is used as a medicine in Ayurveda. Its main function is to calm the aggravated Kapha and Vata.
According to Ayurveda, any kind of pain in our body is caused by Vata. In such a situation, this medicine is very beneficial because it relieves Vata diseases. Apart from this, it also helps in curing many diseases. Let us know in detail about its divine properties and the benefits we get from them.
Elements found in Goraksha (nutrients found in Goraksha)
- Tannins
- Glucoside
- Baptizenin
External appearance (morphology) (Goraksha's creation)
it It is about 10 meters tall. The leaves of this tree fall early. Pods grow on this tree. Its color is slightly purple and at the same time it is a little flexible too. Its flowers bloom from April to May and fruits from October to January.
Goraksha common names
Botanical name (Botanical Name | Dalbergia lanceolaria |
English (English) | Taloki Shisham |
Hindi (Hindi) | Gorakhi, Takoli, Tikoli, Bithuka |
Sanskrit (Sanskrit) | Goraksha (one who protects the senses), Kapotavadakka |
Other (Others) | Dodilo (Odia) Belag (Kannada) Tantoshi (Gujarati) Kaurchi, Dundus (Marathi) Erigai, Erigad (Tamil) Pulari, Manvitti (Malayalam) Parvati (Rajasthani) Meda-Lua (Assamese) |
Total (Family) | Fabaceae |

Ayurvedic properties of Goraksha (Goraksha ayurvedic gun)
Shortcoming (Dosha) | Pacifies cough and vaat |
Juice (Taste) | astringent, pungent, bitter |
Property (Qualities) | Small (light) |
Semen (Potency) | hot |
Vipak(Post Digestion Effect) | pungent |
Other (Others) | Digestive, pain reliever, anti-inflammatory |

Medicinal benefits and uses of Goraksha (Benefits of Goraksha)
Use of Goraksha in inflammation (Goraksha for swelling)
The main reason for swelling in a person's body is a problem related to Vata. This medicine cures Vata diseases. If the oil extracted from the seeds of this medicine or its leaves is applied on the affected area, then swelling gets cured very quickly.
solve the common problem (Goraksha for toxins)
The main cause of Ama Dosha is constipation and the reason for constipation is slow digestive fire. When the digestive fire in our body is slow, it will not be able to digest the food consumed. As a result, it will start rotting on its own.
After that it will spread throughout the body with the help of air. Due to which different types of diseases will start occurring. To remove this amoeba from the body, a decoction of the bark of the stem of this medicine should be made and taken once or twice a day.
Due to this, the slow digestive fire will increase and the Ama dosha will also end.
In symptoms of rheumatism and arthritis (Goraksha for gout)
Due to the presence of Ama-poison in the body, rheumatism and arthritis diseases and their symptoms start appearing. These include severe pain, redness, swelling and a pricking sensation in the joints. To get relief from this, the oil extracted from the seeds of this herb should be gently massaged on the joints.
Apart from this, the leaves of this tree should be slightly heated and tied on the affected joints. This also reduces the swelling of the joints.
In calculus (Goraksha for stone)
Grinding the root of this tree with some acidic element and consuming it relieves the pain caused during stone formation.
Goraksha can end urinary diseases (Goraksha for urinary disease)
Many people feel difficulty, pain, burning sensation while urinating. Due to this, they are not able to urinate properly. In such a situation, consuming this medicine proves to be very beneficial. Consuming buttermilk is good in any urine related problem.
remove weakness (Goraksha for weakness)
There is a quality found in this medicine which removes weakness. Along with this, it also makes a person healthy. To remove weakness, you can make a decoction of its panchang and consume it.
Inflammation of the wound

If you have been injured due to an accident and the wound is not healing and there is swelling in the wound and the area around it, then you should grind the leaves of this tree and apply it on the affected area.
in fever (Goraksha for fever)
If you are suffering from fever and it has not left you for a long time, then you should take a bath by mixing decoction made from this tree and the bark of Vikankat in water. This not only cures fever but also provides relief from the infection caused by it.
Useful parts (Goraksha for important parts)
- Root
- leaf
- Seed
- Almanac
- Oil
Intake quantity- (Dosage of Goraksha)
- Kwatha- 5 to 15 ml
Goraksha medicines made from
- Goraksha Avaleha