Vidari / Vidari Kanda and is a rejuvenating drug of Ayurveda. It's Botanica name is Pueraria tuberosa.It is mainly used as reproductive tonic that promotes sexual desire, treats nocturnal emission in males and for females, treats menstrual disorders, menopause syndrome and uterus weakness. It is cooling, nourishing, and tonic. Vidari cures weakness. Due to cooling nature it helps in burning sensation in body, excessive heat and bleeding disorders. It is aphrodisiac and improves sperms in males. In some parts of country it is used as female contraceptive and to cause abortion.

Follwing are the benefits of Vidarikanda:-

1. Strengthens the Body and it is a nourishing tonic.
2. Improves immunity and protects against diseases.
3. It is an antioxidant.
4. It is a rasayan. It helps prolong life and slows ageing.
5. It improves the complexion and skin. It increases the fairness and glow of the skin as well as moisturizes it. Usually, used in combination with Honey and Saffron (taken internally).
6. Helps improve hair.
7. It reduces Pitta and Vata, while it increases Kapha.
8. Used in Anemia. Can be given in combination with Loh Bhasm or Swarn Makshik Bhasm.
9. It is a good reproductive tonic and is used to treat diseases of the Urinary system.
10. It also helps in reducing inflammation especially in the Urinary system.

For Men:

1. Acts as an aphrodisiac.
2. Increases Libido, erections, male potency, and improves sexual performance.
3. Increases semen count and sperm motility.
4. Treats nocturnal emission in males.
5. It is a diuretic.
6. Helps improve urine flow and can be used for treating prostrate disorders (often used in combination with Gokhru).
7. Helps reduce painful urination.
8. Helps heal urinary infections.
9. Increases Muscle Bulk in Men.
10. Can be used for weight gain with other herbs (to be taken with Milk).

For Women:

1. Increases Breast Milk in Lactating mothers (Galactagogue).
2. Gives strength and energy to a new mother.
3. Helps in strengthening the uterus and is a tonic for the uterus.
4. Helps reduce post delivery uterine pain.
5. Helps in menstrual disorders. Used to control heavy bleeding.
6. Has a cooling effect.
7. Works well in Menopause to reduce heat and hot flashes especially in combination with Shatavari.
8. Helps reduce bleeding disorders, urinary discharges (For Leucorrhoea- white discharge) and combats inflammation.
9. It has anti-microbial activity and helps in controlling bacterial and fungal infections.
10. Helps reduce burning sensation in the body.
11. Reduces excessive heat in the body.
12. Works as a female contraceptive and to cause abortions.
13. Half teaspoon of VidariKand powder can be used as a daily contraceptive.

Broad Benefits:

1. It is a Tonic for the heart.
2. Reduces high blood pressure.
3. Gives relief in Angina.
4. Reduces constipation.
5. It is useful in reducing fever.
6. Used to control bleeding such as nose bleeds.
7. It is anti-tumor, anti-cancer.
8. It helps reduce kidney damage due to toxicity. It has an action against Nephrotoxicity.
9. Reduces Hyperacidity.
10. It being experimented with to treat ulcers.
11. Strengthens Liver and Spleen.
12. It stimulates the liver to produce bile output (Choleretic).
13. It improves the digestion, especially in children.
14. Gives relief in symptoms of Alcoholism.
15. Reduces Cough. It is a good expectorant (often used in combination with Mulethi).
16. Provides relief in Respiratory diseases and reduces congestion.
17. It helps in clearing speech. Improves voice tone and clarity of speech.
18. Helps in Eye infections.
19. Helps improve memory (used in combination with Brahmi, Mandukparni, Chitrak root).
20. Used in Epilepsy.
21. It has an anti-convulsant activity.
22. Used to treat Fits and Convulsions.
23. Used in combination with other herbs to treat joint pain especially due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
24. It has a Hypoglycemic effect and reduces blood sugar.

Precautions:

1. Should not be taken by women who want to be pregnant as it acts as a contraceptive.
2. Or by pregnant women as it causes abortion.
3. It is not suitable for Kapha disorders such as Colds, Asthma, Obesity, etc.

However, it can be taken after pregnancy to increase the milk secretions, strengthen the mother, strengthen the womb, reduce post delivery pains, to combat any urinary infections, to combat inflammation, etc.

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