Devdaru Wood Chips | Davdaar

Product Name: Devdaar (Cedrus deodara)
Sanskrit Name: Devadāru
Botanical Name: Cedrus deodara
Family: Pinaceae
Ayurvedic Reference: Bhav Prakash Nighantu – Haritakyadi Varga

Product Description (As per Bhav Prakash Nighantu):

Devdaar, also known as Devadāru (literally "divine tree"), is a sacred and potent Ayurvedic herb described in the Haritakyadi Varga of Bhav Prakash Nighantu. It is known for its deep cleansing and anti-inflammatory properties. Revered for its strong, aromatic wood and medicinal resin, Devdaar is considered a divine gift for treating a wide range of ailments, particularly related to Vata and Kapha doshas.

Key Ayurvedic Properties (from Bhav Prakash):

• Rasa (Taste): Tikta (bitter), Katu (pungent)

• Guna (Qualities): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry), Tikshna (sharp)

• Virya (Potency): Ushna (hot)

• Vipaka (Post-digestive effect): Katu (pungent)

• Doshic Action: Balances Vata and Kapha

Therapeutic Actions (as per classical texts):

• Shothahara: Reduces swelling and inflammation

• Vedanasthapana: Relieves pain

• Krimighna: Antimicrobial and deworming action

• Shula-Prashamana: Effective in abdominal colic and bloating

• Vata-Kaphahara: Alleviates disorders caused by Vata and Kapha

• Raktashodhak: Purifies blood

• Shvasahara: Beneficial in respiratory issues like asthma and cough

Traditional Uses:

• Joint and muscle pain (especially in Vata-related arthritis)

• Skin diseases and wounds (external application of oil or decoction)

• Digestive disturbances like bloating and flatulence

• Respiratory issues – cough, bronchitis, asthma

• Acts as a natural deodorizer and air purifier