English Name: Alligator Yam, Giant Potato, Milky Yam
Hindi Name: Vidari
Other Uncommon Names
Vidari-Kanda, Bilai-Kand, Palmudukan Kizhangu, Bhumikusmanda, Balaikand, Kattukurangu, and Karukachal.
Properties
Rasa (Taste): Sweet
Guna (Quality):Heavy, Sticky
Virya (Potency): Cooling
Vipaka (Post Digestive Effect):Sweet
Best Source
Found in dry deciduous to moist deciduous forests (Maharashtra: Ahmednagar, Dhule, Kolhapur, Nasik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Thane Karnataka: Chikmagalur, Coorg, Mysore, N. Kanara, Shimoga Kerala: Alappuzha, Kannur, Palakkad, Thrissur Tamil Nadu: Coimbatore, Namakkal, Nilgiri, Tiruvannamalai).
Directions for Use
Take 1 teaspoon (5 gms)of Vidari Kanda Powder regularly to support fairness and produce glow to your skin.
Regular intake of it moistens the skin and keeps away dryness of skin.
Precautions
Pregnant/Lactating women, children or any with Known pre-existing condition should take under the advice of a healthcare provider. Keep away from the reach of children.
Best Use With
For general weakness – Take Vidari Kanda Powder in the dosage of 5 gm daily with one glass of hot milk.
Ayurvedic Lifestyle
Nutritional diet
Yoga
Restful sleep
Peaceful mind
Foods to Favor
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Green grams
Yellow lentils
Green lentils
Nuts
Almonds
Cashew nut
Milk
Whole grains
Oats
Cereals
Beans
Coconut water
Foods to Avoid
Beans other than moong like chana
Banana
Meat
Potato
Peanuts
Broccoli
Chili
Spices
Excess oil
Non vegetarian food
Junk food
Do’s
Eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
Drink plenty of water.
Take cow’s milk at night.
Don’ts
Avoid unnecessary stress, anger and fear.
Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking.
Classical References
Susrut Sutrasthana 46
Susrut Chiktsastan 26
Chakradatta
Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
Scientific References
Phytochemical screening and the evaluation properties of the plant ipomoea mauritiana (family convolvulaceae), monjar et al, international research journal of pharmacy.
Reference Classical or Govt. Approved Books
Special Notes
This herb has been approved by the Department of Ayush/ Government of India after the proper screening of scientific evidence as well as classical reference by the GOVT REGULATORY BOARD COMMITTEE.
GMP and USDA Certified Organic Manufacturing Facility: Laboratory tested for quality purity and heavy metal standards.
**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any Disease.
