Bandhuka
Bandhuka is a substance used in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Flavonoid glycosides likely undergo hepatic first-pass metabolism. Traditional use with honey (Madhu) or ghee as Anupana may enhance mucosal absorption.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Bandhuka |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Madhura, Kashaya | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Snigdha | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Sheeta | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Madhura | Post-digestive effect |
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Churna (powder), Swarasa (fresh juice), Kashayam (decoction), Lepa (paste for external use), Capsule
Standard Dosage: 3-6g flower powder twice daily; 10-20ml fresh juice; 50-100ml decoction; external paste as needed
Optimal Timing: With meals for general health; flower juice early morning on empty stomach for menstrual health; paste applied externally as needed
Storage: Store in airtight, light-protected containers. Anthocyanin pigments degrade with light and heat exposure. Maintain temperature below 25°C.
Marker Compounds: Pelargonidin, Cyanidin glycosides, Kaempferol, Quercetin, Beta-sitosterol, Octacosanol
Synergistic Combinations
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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