Vidarikand (Ipomoea digitata)

Vidarikand (Ipomoea digitata) is a medicinal plant widely used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine as a rejuvenative, aphrodisiac, and galactagogue. Belonging to the Convolvulaceae family, it is a large, tuberous, climbing herb known for its starchy tubers, which are rich in carbohydrates and medicinal phytoconstituents. The plant plays an important role in treating general debility, sexual weakness, and improving lactation in women

Vidarikand Scientific Name

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Angiosperms
Class: Eudicots
Order: Solanales
Family: Convolvulaceae
Genus: Ipomoea
Species: Ipomoea digitata L.

Vidarikand Common Name

English: Indian Kudzu, Elephant Creeper
Sanskrit: Vidari, Bhumi Kshira
Hindi: Vidarikand
Marathi: Vidarikand
Tamil: Takkarai
Telugu: Vidari Kanda
Malayalam: Kshiravidari
Kannada: Bidiragumbala

Vidarikand Uses

Rejuvenative & General Tonic - Acts as a rasayana to restore strength and vitality in weak or aging individuals.

Fertility Enhancer - Used to enhance male reproductive health by increasing libido and sperm count.

Galactagogue (Lactation Enhancer) - Promotes breast milk production in postpartum women.

Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant - Tubers contain compounds with anti-inflammatory action. Helps reduce swelling and internal inflammation.

Urinary Health - Mild diuretic; supports kidney function and helps in clearing urinary tract infections.

Phytochemical Constituents

The medicinal activity of Ipomoea digitata is attributed to its rich profile of bioactive compounds, especially from its tubers.

Starch & Sugars: High carbohydrate content (nutritive value)
Steroids: β-sitosterol, stigmasterol
Flavonoids: Quercetin, Kaempferol
Alkaloids: E.g., Convolvine-type alkaloids
Triterpenoids: Lupeol
Tannins: Mild astringent properties
Proteins & Amino Acids: Building blocks for tissue repair
Phenolic compounds: Antioxidant activity

References

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API), Part I, Vol. III – Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH.

Nadkarni, K.M. (1976). Indian Materia Medica, Vol. 1. Popular Prakashan.

Sharma, P.V. (2006). Dravyaguna Vijnana (Materia Medica-Vegetable Drugs). Chaukhambha Bharati Academy.

Anonymous (2008). Quality Standards of Indian Medicinal Plants, Vol. 6. ICMR, New Delhi.

Singh, M., & Rao, M.M. (2012). "Pharmacognostical and phytochemical evaluation of Ipomoea digitata tuber." International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, 16(2): 39-42.

Prajapati, N.D., Purohit, S.S., Sharma, A.K., Kumar, T. (2003). A Handbook of Medicinal Plants. Agrobios.

Chatterjee, A., & Pakrashi, S.C. (1997). The Treatise on Indian Medicinal Plants, Vol. 3. CSIR, New Delhi.

European Pharmacopoeia, 10th Edition, Council of Europe.

Reddy, P.S. et al. (2010). “Therapeutic potential of Ipomoea digitata in Ayurveda: A review.” Journal of Global Pharma Technology, 2(4): 10–14.

Vidarikand (Ipomoea digitata)

Vidarikand Scientific Name

Vidarikand Common Name

Vidarikand Uses

Phytochemical Constituents

References

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