Patha
Patha
Patha or Laghupatha is an Indian traditional medicine whose roots are used for medicinal purposes. It helps to manage diarrhea by preventing the growth of bacteria responsible for causing diarrhea, as well as prevent the loss of fluid from the body due to its antimicrobial and antidiarrheal properties.
Patha helps to manage asthma by enhancing immunity and preventing inflammation of the respiratory passages due to its immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. This clears the blockage of respiratory passages and helps to release mucus.
Ayurveda also supports its use for managing cough due to its Kapha balancing property. Taking Patha powder along with honey twice daily helps to clear mucus which provides relief from the symptoms of cough and asthma. Patha powder also helps to improve male sexual health due to its Vrishya (aphrodisiac) properties and is also useful for managing menstrual problems like pain or cramps during periods due to its Vata balancing property.
Patha helps in managing various skin problems like infections and dermatitis due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Applying Patha paste along with honey promotes faster wound healing due to its Ropan (healing) property. Rubbing Patha paste along with honey on your gums and teeth also helps to get relief from toothache and swelling[2-4].
Patha helps to manage asthma by enhancing immunity and preventing inflammation of the respiratory passages due to its immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. This clears the blockage of respiratory passages and helps to release mucus.
Ayurveda also supports its use for managing cough due to its Kapha balancing property. Taking Patha powder along with honey twice daily helps to clear mucus which provides relief from the symptoms of cough and asthma. Patha powder also helps to improve male sexual health due to its Vrishya (aphrodisiac) properties and is also useful for managing menstrual problems like pain or cramps during periods due to its Vata balancing property.
Patha helps in managing various skin problems like infections and dermatitis due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Applying Patha paste along with honey promotes faster wound healing due to its Ropan (healing) property. Rubbing Patha paste along with honey on your gums and teeth also helps to get relief from toothache and swelling[2-4].
What are the synonyms of Patha?
Cissampelos pareira, Ambasthaki, Tuprilata, Akanadi, Velvet leaf, Kalipath, Karondhium, Karondium, Venivel, Karedhium, Padh, Pahadavela, Agalushunthi, Pad, Pashadvel, Paharrel, Pahadavel, Padali, Kanabindhi, Vatta tiruppi, Adivibankatiga, Chiru boddi, Boddi tiga, Abuta[1].
What is the source of Patha?
Plant Based
Benefits of Patha
Modern Science View
Patha tonic might be useful in controlling hormonal acne. A certain substance present in Patha helps manage hormonal imbalance and high levels of androgens. Patha also has an anti-inflammatory property which helps in reducing pain and redness associated with acne[12].
Modern Science View
Studies state that Patha might help manage asthma due to its immunomodulatory activity. Patha might increase the levels of certain chemicals that have anti-inflammatory property. Thus, it helps decrease inflammation as well as the production of mucus in the air passages which subsequently eases breathing[9].
Ayurvedic View
Patha helps to control the symptoms of asthma and gives relief in case of breathlessness. According to Ayurveda, the main doshas involved in asthma are Vata and Kapha. The vitiated ‘Vata’ combines with deranged ‘Kapha dosha’ in the lungs causing obstruction in the respiratory passage. This results in difficulty in breathing. This condition is known as Swas Roga (asthma). Patha helps in balancing Vata and Kapha and remove excess mucus from the lungs. This gives relief from the symptoms of asthma.
Tip:
1. Take a ¼-½ teaspoon of Patha powder.
2. Mix with honey or water.
3. Swallow it once or twice a day after taking food to control the symptoms of asthma.
Tip:
1. Take a ¼-½ teaspoon of Patha powder.
2. Mix with honey or water.
3. Swallow it once or twice a day after taking food to control the symptoms of asthma.
Modern Science View
Patha might help manage diarrhea due to its anti-diarrheal property. Patha has antimicrobial action and it targets various disease-causing organisms, preventing the growth of bacteria in the large intestine. Apart from this, Patha also allows more fluid to be absorbed in the body easily and prevents excessive loss of fluids from the body[7].
Ayurvedic View
Diarrhea is known as Atisar in Ayurveda. It is due to improper food, impure water, toxins, mental stress and Agnimandya (weak digestive fire). All these factors are responsible for aggravating Vata. This aggravated Vata brings fluid in the intestine from various tissues from the body and mixes with the stool. This leads to loose, watery motions or diarrhea. Patha is useful to control diarrhea because of its Laghu (light to digest) nature. It helps to improve the digestive fire because of its Ushna (hot) and Vata balancing properties. This helps to retain fluid in the intestine to thicken loose stool and control the frequency of loose motion or diarrhea.
Tip:
1. Take ¼ - ½ teaspoon of Patha powder.
2. Mix with honey or water.
3. Swallow it once or twice a day after taking food to control diarrhea.
Tip:
1. Take ¼ - ½ teaspoon of Patha powder.
2. Mix with honey or water.
3. Swallow it once or twice a day after taking food to control diarrhea.
Modern Science View
Not enough scientific evidence is available to support the role of Patha in case of fertility.
Ayurvedic View
Patha is useful to improve fertility, especially in men. Patha improves sperm quantity and quality and helps to manage sexual dysfunction in men. Sexual dysfunction in men can be in the form of loss of libido i.e., having no inclination towards a sexual act. There can also be a low erection time or semen expelled soon after sexual activity. This is also referred to as early discharge or premature ejaculation. Patha has Vrishya (aphrodisiac) properties and improves sexual health in men.
Tip
1. Take ¼ - ½ teaspoon of Patha powder.
2. Mix with honey or milk.
3. Swallow it once or twice a day after taking food to improve sexual health.
Tip
1. Take ¼ - ½ teaspoon of Patha powder.
2. Mix with honey or milk.
3. Swallow it once or twice a day after taking food to improve sexual health.
Modern Science View
Path might help manage high blood pressure due to its antioxidant property. Patha relaxes and widens the blood vessels and allows the heart to pump easily[7][10].
Modern Science View
Patha might help manage Malaria due to its antimalarial property. It acts by suppressing the growth of malarial parasites. Decoction of Patha roots or its wine form is generally given in case of Malaria[11][15].
Modern Science View
Patha might be useful in managing menstrual problems. It contains certain chemicals that possess pain-relieving properties[12].
Ayurvedic View
Menstrual problems like dysmenorrhea are the pain or cramps during or before a menstrual period. In Ayurveda, this condition is known as Kasht-aartava. According to Ayurveda, Aartava or Menstruation is controlled and governed by Vata dosha. So it is important that in a woman, Vata should be under control to manage dysmenorrhea. Patha has the property of balancing Vata and is good to control dysmenorrhea and other menstrual problems.
Tip:
1. Take ¼-½ teaspoon of Patha powder.
2. Mix with honey or water.
3. Swallow it once or twice a day after taking food to manage menstrual problems.
Tip:
1. Take ¼-½ teaspoon of Patha powder.
2. Mix with honey or water.
3. Swallow it once or twice a day after taking food to manage menstrual problems.
How effective is Patha?
Insufficient evidence
Acne, Asthma, Diarrhea, Hypertension (high blood pressure), Malaria, Menstrual pain, Premature ejaculation
Precautions when using Patha
Breastfeeding
Modern Science View
Since enough scientific evidence is not available, it is advisable to avoid or consult your doctor before taking Patha during breastfeeding[5].
Patients with diabetes
Modern Science View
Since enough scientific evidence is not available, it is advisable to avoid or consult a doctor before taking Patha in case of diabetic patients.
Patients with heart disease
Modern Science View
Since enough scientific evidence is not available, it is advisable to avoid or consult a doctor before taking Patha in patients having heart problems.
Pregnancy
Modern Science View
Since enough scientific evidence is not available, it is advisable to avoid or consult your doctor before taking Patha during pregnancy[5].
Recommended Dosage of Patha
- Patha Powder - ¼-½ teaspoon once or twice a day.
How to use Patha
1. Patha Powder
a. Take ¼-½ teaspoon of Patha powder.
b. Mix with honey or water.
c. Swallow it once or twice a day.
2. Patha Decoction
a. Take 1/2- 1 teaspoon of Patha powder.
b. Add 2 cups of water and boil it.
c. Wait for 5-10 minutes or till the volume reduces to 1/2 cup.
d. Take 4-6 teaspoons of this freshly prepared Patha decoction.
e. Add the same quantity of water to it.
f. Drink it once or twice a day preferably after meals.
a. Take ¼-½ teaspoon of Patha powder.
b. Mix with honey or water.
c. Swallow it once or twice a day.
2. Patha Decoction
a. Take 1/2- 1 teaspoon of Patha powder.
b. Add 2 cups of water and boil it.
c. Wait for 5-10 minutes or till the volume reduces to 1/2 cup.
d. Take 4-6 teaspoons of this freshly prepared Patha decoction.
e. Add the same quantity of water to it.
f. Drink it once or twice a day preferably after meals.
References
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