Pashanbhed or stone breaker is a well-known Indian herb. Its rhizome is the most used part for medicinal purposes. Pashanbhed Jadd is mostly used to remove kidney and urinary tract stones due to its antilithic properties. According to Ayurveda, consuming Pashanbhed root increases urine production and helps in the easy removal of stones due to its Mutral (diuretic) property. Pashanbhed root might also help reduce fever due to its antipyretic properties and relieve cough due to its antitussive properties. It might also help manage ulcers due to its antioxidant and antiulcer properties.

What are the synonyms of Pashanbhed?

Bergenia ciliata, Asmabhedaka, Silabheda, Patharkuchi, Himasagara, Patrankur, Pakhanbheda, Silphara, Patharcua, Pakhanabhed, Silpbheda, Alepgaya, Pahanbhedi, Hittaga, Pasanaberu, Hittulaka, Kallurvanchi, Kallorvanchi, Pasanbhedi, Pashanabheda, Kachalu, Pashanbhed, Sirupilai, Kondapindi

Health benefits: 

Urolithiasis:

Urolithiasis is the formation of stones in the bladder or urinary tract. According to Ayurveda, it is known as Mutrashmari. Mutrashmari (renal calculi) is a disease due to an imbalance of Vata and Kapha dosha. This imbalance of doshas causes Sanga (obstruction) in Mutravaha Srotas (urinary system) and leads to problems in micturition (process of urination). Pashanbhed root helps manage Urolithiasis due to its Vata-Kapha balancing and Mutral (diuretic) properties. It prevents the formation of calculi and also helps in the easy expulsion of existing stones via urine by increasing urine production.

Dysuria:

Dysuria is a symptom of a urinary tract infection where an individual suffers from painful or difficult urination. This condition can occur due to an imbalance of any of the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha). Pashanbhed root increases urine production and thus provides relief from painful urination due to its Tridosha (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) balancing and Mutral (diuretic) properties.

Diabetes:

Diabetes, also known as Madhumeha, occurs due to an aggravation of Vata-Kapha dosha as well as impaired digestion. Impaired digestion leads to an accumulation of Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion) in the pancreatic cells and impairs the function of insulin. Pashanbhed helps manage Diabetes due to its Vata-Kapha balancing and Tikta (bitter) properties. It helps prevent the accumulation of Ama and improves the function of insulin, thereby managing blood sugar levels and reducing the symptoms of Diabetes.

Piles:

Piles, known as Arsh in Ayurveda, are caused due to an unhealthy diet and a sedentary lifestyle. This leads to the impairment of all three doshas, mainly Vata and Pitta dosha, resulting in a low digestive fire and eventually persistent constipation. This causes swelling of the veins in the rectum area and the development of a piles mass. Pashanbhed helps prevent indigestion and relieves constipation due to its Vata and Pitta balancing and Rechana (laxative) properties. It also provides a cooling effect to the affected area due to its Sita (cold) property.

Wounds:

Wounds occur due to any external injury and lead to symptoms like pain, bleeding, burning sensation, boils, cuts, and inflammation. These conditions occur due to an imbalance of Vata and Pitta dosha. Pashanbhed promotes the healing of Wounds and provides a cooling effect at the site of the Wound due to its Vata-Pitta balancing, Kashaya (astringent) and Sita (cold) properties.

Tip to use Pashanbhed to promote Wound healing-

a. Collect few Pashanbhed roots.

b. Crush and make a thick paste out of it.

c. Apply it evenly on the affected area.

d. Repeat regularly to promote healing of Wounds, boils, burns and cuts.

Cure Fever:

Fever is a condition that generally occurs due to an imbalance of any of the three doshas, especially Pitta dosha, which leads to increased body temperature. Pashanbhed root paste helps reduce the temperature of the body due to its Tridosha (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) balancing and Sita (cold) properties and provides relief from fever.

Pakhanved (Jadd), also known as Bergenia ligulata, is called by different names across various Indian states:

Hindi: Pakhanbhed

Sanskrit: Pashanbheda, Shilapushpa

Tamil: Vatham kutti, Kattikkar, Sirupachchai

Telugu: Pashanabhedamu, Sirupachchai

Kannada: Shila Pushpa, Pachanarabe

Malayalam: Kallurukki, Vayambu

Marathi: Pakhanbhed, Balsambhar

Bengali: Patharkuchi

Gujarati: Pakhanved

Punjabi: Taliyah

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