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Ayurvedic herb

Kushtha

Saussurea lappa is a strong Vata-pacifying herb, used for pain, respiratory ailments, and skin diseases.

Pacifies
Vata, Kapha
May aggravate
Pitta
Rasa
Tikta, Katu
Guna
Laghu, Ruksha
Virya
Ushna
Vipaka
Katu

Educational wellness information only. Consult a licensed clinician before changing medications or starting herbs.