Simhamoola
Simhamoola is a substance used in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Terpenoid fraction is lipophilic and benefits from oil-based (taila) preparations. Traditional use with warm water or milk enhances absorption.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Simhamoola |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta, Katu | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu, Ruksha | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Churna (powder), Kwatha (decoction), Vati (tablet), Capsule, Taila (medicated oil)
Standard Dosage: 3-6 g root powder per day; 50-100 mL kwatha twice daily; 500-1000 mg capsule twice daily
Optimal Timing: After meals with warm water or milk for Vatahara (anti-Vata) action; taila for external application as needed
Storage: Store below 25 deg C in airtight containers, protected from light and moisture. Taila in amber glass bottles.
Marker Compounds: Beta-sitosterol, Lupeol, Oleanolic acid, Gallic acid, Quercetin
Synergistic Combinations
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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