Vyaghranakhi
Vyaghranakhi is a substance used in the Ayurvedic materia medica. External application (Lepa/Taila) is traditionally used for local pain and swelling.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Vyaghranakhi |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu, Tikshna | 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), Capsule, Lepa (paste for external use), Taila (medicated oil)
Standard Dosage: 1-3 g powder twice daily; 30-60 mL decoction twice daily; external application as needed
Optimal Timing: After meals for internal use; external application at night for joint/musculoskeletal conditions
Storage: Airtight containers at 15-25 deg C, protected from light and moisture. Medicated oil in amber glass bottles.
Marker Compounds: Martynoside, Luteolin, Apigenin, Ursolic acid, beta-Sitosterol, Chlorogenic acid, Iridoid glycosides
Synergistic Combinations
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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