जीवक
ऋषभक
Botanical Name of Jeevak:- Crepidium acuminatum (D. Don) Szlach.
Family of Jeevak:- Orchidaceae
Botanical Name of Rishbhak:- Malaxis muscifera (Lindl.) Kuntze.
Family of Rishbhak:- Orchidaceae
Ashthwarga is a group of eight rare medicinal plants mentioned in Ayurveda, primarily used in classical formulations to promote vitality, rejuvenation, and overall health. Ashthwarga is a unique collection of eight potent herbs, most commonly referenced in classical Ayurvedic texts like Bhavprakash Nighantu. Most of the Ashthwarga plants are native to the Himalayan region, and some are now considered endangered due to overharvesting and habitat loss. Jeevak and Rishabhak are the two plants that come under Ashthwarga
Jeevak and Rishabhak, both these medicinal plants are produced on the peak of Himalayas. The tubers of both of them are like the tubers of garlic and are fruitless and the leaves are small. The shape of Jeevak is like a brush and Rishabhak is like the horn of a bull. Jeevak, Madhur, Shringa, Haswang and Kurchshirsha are the names of Jeevak and Rishabh, Vrishabh, Dheer, Vishani and Draksh are the names of Rishabhak. Both of them are strength enhancers, cold in potency, increase the sperm count and kapha, have madhur in rasa, remove burning sensation, blood disorder, weakness, vata disorder and tuberculosis.
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