gandhaprasarini :

General Use:

Rheumatism, Paralysis, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Infertility, Flatulence, Inflammation.

Therapeutic Uses:

Whole plant is used in Indian System of Medicines.
The plant is considered specific for treating rheumatism and all types of neurological diseases.
It is extensively used in paraplegia, rheumatism and sciatica.

Systemic Use:

Anti-inflammatory activity: It has anti-inflammatory property and is useful in the treatment of edema and all other inflammatory conditions.
Anti-arthritic activity: It is very useful in the treatment of joint problems like arthritis and joint pain, gout etc.
It is useful to balance the vata and kapha doshas in body and their related disorders.
It also has aphrodisiac property and improves the semen quality. It has Anthelmintic activity also.
It helps to relieve from abdominal pain and bloating.
It acts as immunity enhancer and provides strength to the body against various infections.
It is also used to stimulate the central nervous system.
It is also used in the treatment of fever.
It also has diuretic property.
Its fruits are used to relieve toothache.
It has hepato-protective and antispasmodic activity.
Its oil is very beneficial in various joint disorders.
Most of the massage oils used for Vata balancing contain this herb as an essential ingredient. On external use, this herb relieves pain, inflammation and stiffness.

Administration:

infusion
fresh juice
decoction
powder

Pharmacological:

antidiarrheal, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, anticancer, cytotoxic, antithrombolytic, antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, antioxidant, antiulcer, cardiotonic, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, aphrodisiac, antianxiety properties