Description

Varahikand are aphrodisiac, tonic, and used for treating sore throat, boils and swellings, dysentery, piles, ulcers, cough, leprosy, diabetes, asthma and syphilis. They are also used against tumor.

Classical hallmark: Pradhāna Bṛṃhaṇa–Vṛṣya–Balya dravya — valued in Śukra-kṣaya, Daurbalya, Vātavyādhi, Arśa (piles), Gulma, and Agnimāndya; tuber (kanda) is the principal medicinal part.

Varāhikanda is mainly elaborated in nighaṇṭus and later therapeutic texts.

1. Bhāvaprakāśa Nighaṇṭu – Varāhikanda: Dravya-paricaya

Reference

• Varga: Guḍūcyādi Varga, Śloka: 210–213, Edition: Chunekar & Pandey, Approx. Page: 358–361

Sanskrit Śloka

वराहिकन्दो मधुरः गुरुर्बल्योऽतिवृष्यकः।
वातघ्नो बृंहणो ज्ञेयः शुक्रदौर्बल्यनाशनः॥

Meaning

Varāhikanda is sweet and heavy, highly strengthening and aphrodisiac; it pacifies Vāta, nourishes tissues, and alleviates seminal debility.

2. Rāja Nighaṇṭu – Varāhikanda in Vṛṣya & Balya Karma

Reference

• Varga: Śākādi Varga, Śloka: 92–95, Edition: Tripathi, Approx. Page: 182–185

Sanskrit Śloka

वराहिकन्दः स्निग्धोऽयं बल्यः पुष्टिकरः परः।
वृष्यः शुक्रमतिप्रदः वातदोषनिवारणः॥

Meaning

Varāhikanda is unctuous, nourishing, strength-promoting, aphrodisiac, enhances semen, and alleviates Vāta disorders.

3. Kaiyadeva Nighaṇṭu – Varāhikanda in Daurbalya & Kṣaya

Reference

• Varga: Auṣadhi Varga, Śloka: 418–421, Edition: Sharma, Approx. Page: 524–527

Sanskrit Śloka

वराहिकन्दः पुष्टिदः क्षयदौर्बल्यनाशनः।
गुल्मार्शोविकारघ्नः कन्दवर्गे प्रशस्यते॥

Meaning

Varāhikanda promotes nourishment, alleviates wasting and debility, and is useful in abdominal masses and piles.

4. Yogaratnākara – Varāhikanda in Vṛṣya Prayoga

Reference

• Adhyāya: Vājīkaraṇa Cikitsā, Śloka: 58–61, Edition: Vaidya Lakṣmīpati Śāstrī, Approx. Page: 468–471

Sanskrit Śloka

वराहिकन्दसिद्धं तु घृतं वृष्यं बलप्रदम्।
शुक्रक्षयप्रशमनं वातार्तेषु प्रशस्यते॥

Meaning

Medicated ghee prepared with Varāhikanda is aphrodisiac, strength-promoting, alleviates seminal depletion, and is beneficial in Vāta disorders.

5. Bhaiṣajya Ratnāvali – Varāhikanda in Balya & Vājīkaraṇa Yogas

Reference

• Adhyāya: Vājīkaraṇa Cikitsā, Śloka: 86–90, Edition: Govind Dās Sen, Approx. Page: 366–369

Sanskrit Śloka

वराहिकन्दसंयुक्तो योगो बल्यो वृष्यः स्मृतः।
शुक्रमांसबलप्रदः क्षयदौर्बल्यनाशनः॥

Meaning

Formulations containing Varāhikanda are strengthening and aphrodisiac, nourish semen and muscle tissue, and alleviate debility.

Health Benefits

• Helps to Improve Appetite.
• Supports to Promote Healthy Digestion.
• it helps to Reduce Cholesterol level.
• helps Improve insulin sensitivity.

Dosage, Part Used, Indications, Best Time, and Therapeutic Benefits

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Take care

• Store in a cool and dry place.
• Avoid direct Sunlight.
• Keep out of reach from Children.

Cautions

• Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.
• If you are pregnant, lactating, taking medication, under medical supervision or under age of 18 it is advisable to consult a GP prior to taking any supplements.
• Discontinue use and consult a GP if any adverse reactions occur.
• Do not exceed stated dose.