Sariva - Hemidesmus indicus

Sariva, also known as Indian Sarsaparilla, is a slender, twining shrub native to India. Its roots are aromatic and used extensively in Ayurvedic medicine for detoxification, skin disorders, and as a general health tonic. The herb is especially praised for balancing the Pitta dosha.

Sariva Scientific Names

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Angiosperms
Class: Eudicots
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Hemidesmus
Species: H. indicus

Hemidesmus indicus Common Names

English: Indian Sarsaparilla
Hindi: Anantmool
Sanskrit: Sariva, Anantmula
Gujarati: Udeeniya
Marathi: Upalsari
Tamil: Nannari
Telugu: Sugandhipala

Hemidesmus indicus uses

Blood Purifier - Traditionally used to cleanse the blood and improve skin complexion.

Skin Health - Effective in managing eczema, acne, and chronic skin allergies.

Detoxification - Promotes liver detoxification and urinary health.

Immune Booster - Strengthens overall immunity and rejuvenates body tissues.

Fever and Inflammation - Used in reducing fever, burning sensation, and inflammation.

Digestive Health - Aids digestion, improves appetite, and soothes ulcers.

Phytochemical Constituents

Sariva contains various bioactive compounds including:

Hemidesmin I and II – Antioxidant and hepatoprotective
Saponins – Anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties
Tannins – Astringent and antimicrobial
Essential oils – Provide aromatic and therapeutic value
Coumarins – Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
Steroids and Flavonoids – Immunomodulatory properties

References

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part-I, Volume III, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India.

Sharma, P. V. (2003). Dravyaguna Vigyan, Vol. 2. Chaukhambha Bharati Academy.

Nadkarni, K. M. (2009). Indian Materia Medica, Vol. I. Bombay Popular Prakashan.

Kirtikar, K. R., & Basu, B. D. (2008). Indian Medicinal Plants, Vol. II. International Book Distributors.

Gupta, M., Mazumder, U. K., & Bhawal, S. R. (2004). “Antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of Hemidesmus indicus root extract.” Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 42(3), 301–305.

Muthu, C., et al. (2006). “Medicinal plants used by traditional healers in Kancheepuram District of Tamil Nadu, India.” Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2, 43.

Sariva – Hemidesmus indicus

Sariva Scientific Names

Hemidesmus indicus Common Names

Hemidesmus indicus uses

Phytochemical Constituents

References

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