- GANA: Stanyashodhana, Anuvasanopaga, Katukashkandha, and Vatasamshaman
- Kula: Devdaru Kula
- Family: Conifereae
- Latin Name: Cedrus = Latin
- Wood: aromatic like Cedrus.
- Sanskrit Names: Deodaru: Himalaya is God’s country where this tree is grown.
- Traditional Use / Reference in Ayurveda:
Action: Reduces the Kapha by tika, katu and ushna properties and vata reduction by snigdha and ushna properties.
Best in managing KAPHA and VATA
External uses: Inflammation is relieved by its local application. Useful in skin disorders, helminth infestations, and ulcers (Vrana Treatment).
Internal Use:
Nervous system: Works as an analgesic. Used in chronic arthritis, osteoarthritis, sciatica neuralgia, and painful conditions like headaches and migraines.
Digestive system: Due to the pungent and bitter taste, it acts as an appetizer, digestant, laxative, and is effective in destroying worms in the stomach. Helps in AMA clearance and liver detoxification. Aids in healthy lipid control and reduces bad cholesterol.
Circulatory system: As it is Ushna (hot in property) and has pungent and bitter taste, it works as a cardio stimulant and blood purifier, and helps in reducing swelling (edema). The oil is used in mumps, filariasis, and chancre.
Respiratory system: Works as an expectorant in upper respiratory tract infections, especially Kapha and Vata predominant ones.
Urinary system: Acts as a diuretic and helps in dysuria and gonorrhea.
Reproductive system: Traditionally used for puerperal disorders as a uterine tonic and to purify breast milk.
Skin: Due to its diaphoretic properties, it helps in many skin conditions.
- EFFECTIVENESS AT STROTAS LEVEL (Channels)
- DOSHA: KAPHA and VATA balance
- DHATU: Raktha, Medo, and Rasa
- MALA: Mutra and Purish
- Organ: Liver and Lungs
REFERENCE: Charaka Chikitsa Sthana
Summary:
Devadaru, also known as Cedrus deodara or Himalayan Cedar, is a very useful Ayurvedic herb that nourishes the liver and helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels. It supports proper urinary function, aids in the removal of AMA (toxins), promotes digestive health, and helps manage peptic and gastric ulcers. It is an effective expectorant and is excellent for treating skin conditions both externally and internally.
- For external use: Devadaru works for acute and chronic inflammation when applied locally. Its oil is used in arthritis, swelling, and pain.
- Useful in skin disorders, helminthiasis, and ulcers.
- A perfect wound cleanser and healer.
- Removes bad smell by healing wounds or mouth ulcers.
- Helps reduce flatulence and eliminate toxins from the gut.
- Effective painkiller due to its analgesic properties. Can be used for inflammation and recurrent headaches.
- Acts as an appetizer, laxative, and kills worm infestations.
- As an Ushna, bitter and pungent herb, it is a cardio-stimulant, blood purifier, and alleviates swelling. Oil is useful in mumps, filarial, and chancre.
- Best for managing Vata and Kapha.
- Helps eliminate AMA and supports better digestion and elimination.
Best Recommended Use According to Ayurveda:
HERBAL POWDER IS RECOMMENDED FOR EFFECTIVE LIVER FUNCTION AND TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
AMA Care – Ayuna Health products contain Cedrus Deodara as one of the ingredients along with other herbs.
