Mayurashikha
Mayurashikha is a substance used in the Ayurvedic materia medica.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Mayurashikha |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Kashaya, Tikta | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu, Ruksha | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Sheeta | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Churna (powder), Kwatha (decoction), Capsules, Tablets, Svarasa (fresh juice), Lepa (topical paste), Medicated oil
Standard Dosage: 1-3 g powder per day; 20-40 mL decoction twice daily; 5-10 mL fresh juice. Low-dose herb; use with caution.
Optimal Timing: Morning; with meals as a general tonic; topical application as needed
Storage: Dried plant can be stored at room temperature indefinitely in dry conditions (unique advantage). Extracts and formulations below 25 deg C in airtight, light-resistant containers. Protect from moisture.
Marker Compounds: Amentoflavone, Hinokiflavone, Selaginellin, Trehalose, Isocryptomerin, Beta-sitosterol, Friedelin
Synergistic Combinations
- Brahmi (cognitive and neuroprotective synergy)
- Shankhpushpi (traditionally combined)
- Ashwagandha (neuroprotective combination)
- Haridra (anti-inflammatory)
- Guduchi (immunomodulatory and hepatoprotective)
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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