Talmakhana (Kokilaksha)

(Botanical name: Asteracantha longifolia / Hygrophila spinosa)

👉 Synonyms: Kokilaksha, Ikshura, Ikshugandha

👉 Reference: Bhav Prakash Nighantu – Shaka Varga / Aushadhi Varga

✨ Ayurvedic Properties (Guna-Karma)

• Rasa (Taste): Madhura (sweet), Tikta (bitter)

• Guna (Quality): Laghu (light), Snigdha (unctuous)

• Virya (Potency): Sheeta (cooling)

• Vipaka: Madhura (sweet on digestion)

🌸 Traditional Actions (Karma)

• Balya (strength-promoting)

• Vrishya (aphrodisiac, supports reproductive health)

• Mootrala (diuretic)

• Tridosha shamak (balances Vata, Pitta, Kapha)

• Useful in prameha (helps in urinary disorders like diabetes)

• Raktapittahara (helps in controlling bleeding disorders)

🌿 Bhav Prakash Nighantu Commentary (simplified)

Kokilaksha is described as vrishya (promotes fertility and vitality), balya (strength-giving), and beneficial in disorders of the urinary tract. Its cooling and sweet-bitter taste helps balance aggravated Pitta and Vata.

🔹 Modern Insight

Talmakhana (Kokilaksha) is traditionally used in formulations for stamina, fertility, urinary health, and to promote natural strength and vitality.

Talmakhana (Kokilaksha), as described in Bhav Prakash Nighantu, is valued for its balya (strengthening), vrishya (aphrodisiac), and mootrala (diuretic) properties. Traditionally used to support reproductive health, stamina, and urinary wellness.